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Gates

Oregon · 471 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Gates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,300. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
Unchangedsince 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+3%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4244935616296981990201020202024Gates
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,679
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,204
+13%since 2000
from $17,065 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+49%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(30)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(77)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(426)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(21)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other8.6%(41)
Diversity Score30%(141)
Diversity Score
30
+83%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+95%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
43.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates, Oregon?

Gates, Oregon has about 471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gates, Oregon?

The typical household in Gates, Oregon earns about $37,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gates, Oregon expensive?

In Gates, Oregon, the median home is worth about $173,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Gates, Oregon?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gates, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gates, Oregon?

About 26.6% of people in Gates, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gates, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gates, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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