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Gaston

Oregon · 676 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Gaston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 60% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
+13%since 2000
from 600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,982 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+35%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4905516126727331990201020202024Gaston
2024605
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,313
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,320
+116%since 2000
from $17,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,024
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
30.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gaston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(192)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(537)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(78)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other3.4%(23)
Diversity Score37.2%(251)
Diversity Score
37
+16%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaston, Oregon?

Gaston, Oregon has about 676 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaston, Oregon?

The typical household in Gaston, Oregon earns about $105,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaston, Oregon expensive?

In Gaston, Oregon, the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, Oregon?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gaston, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaston, Oregon?

About 18.9% of people in Gaston, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaston, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaston, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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