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Gilchrist

Oregon · 291 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Gilchrist is home to 291 people in Oregon. That is roughly 201% ahead of the Oregon median. Median household income runs $250,000+, well clear of the $82,259 US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 29% were in the same home a year ago. This skews young, with a median age of 29.6.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

291
−1%since 2023
from 293 in 2023
2020 – 2024
766 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 771 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.6
−5%since 2023
from 31.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.38 sq mi
Population, 20202024
11516822127432720202024Gilchrist
2024291
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 522.7%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 915.8%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3444%(128)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(24)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.3%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$157,931
+11%since 2023
from $142,137 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.436
−27%since 2023
from 0.597 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade35.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing27.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$352,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $346,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
0.0% rent
53.6%
+31.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.67 people
+4%since 2023
from 2.57 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.4
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Scottish9.3%(27)
German8.2%(24)
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−3%since 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
58.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
28.9%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married71.9%(87)
Married28.1%(34)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(58)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
9.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
0.0%
US average: 18.4%
8.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
17.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
8.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(24)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 24 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilchrist, Oregon?

Gilchrist, Oregon has about 291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilchrist, Oregon?

The typical household in Gilchrist, Oregon earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilchrist, Oregon expensive?

In Gilchrist, Oregon, the median home is worth about $352,600.

How educated are people in Gilchrist, Oregon?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gilchrist, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilchrist, Oregon?

About 8.2% of people in Gilchrist, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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