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Gearhart

Oregon · 1,861 residents (2025 est.) · 1.869 sq mi
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Gearhart is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $688,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,978
+99%since 2000
from 995 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+3%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,861 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8891K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gearhart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,047 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,217
+107%since 2000
from $25,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+13%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$688,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
45.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+59%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,654)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(141)
Asian5.3%(104)
Other3.8%(76)
Diversity Score36.4%(721)
Diversity Score
36
+1704%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gearhart, Oregon?

Gearhart, Oregon has about 1,978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gearhart, Oregon?

The typical household in Gearhart, Oregon earns about $92,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gearhart, Oregon expensive?

In Gearhart, Oregon, the median home is worth about $688,100, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Gearhart, Oregon?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gearhart, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gearhart, Oregon?

About 3.6% of people in Gearhart, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gearhart, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gearhart, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 951 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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