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Gates

Oregon · 548 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 $46,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,900. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+16%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+10%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4244935616296981990201020202024Gates
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,523
+38%since 2000
from $17,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(462)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(24)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other19%(104)
Diversity Score46.1%(253)
Diversity Score
46
+181%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates, Oregon?

Gates, Oregon has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gates, Oregon?

The typical household in Gates, Oregon earns about $46,250 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 $172,900, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Gates, Oregon?

About 18.8% 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 17.0% of people in Gates, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gates, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gates, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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