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Gearhart

Oregon · 1,793 residents · 1.869 sq mi
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Gearhart is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,194. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,500. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,793
+80%since 2000
from 995 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+14%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8891K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gearhart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,194
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,449
+56%since 2000
from $25,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,247
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−2%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,559)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(111)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other3%(53)
Diversity Score25.1%(450)
Diversity Score
25
+1142%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gearhart, Oregon?

Gearhart, Oregon has about 1,793 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gearhart, Oregon?

The typical household in Gearhart, Oregon earns about $83,194 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 $382,500, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Gearhart, Oregon?

About 36.7% 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 7.5% 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 766 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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