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Gold Beach

Oregon · 2,253 residents · 2.534 sq mi
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Gold Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,575. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,900. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,253
+19%since 2000
from 1,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
+13%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gold Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,575
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,243 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,389
+34%since 2000
from $16,717 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,900
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+42%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,743)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(51)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,981)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(111)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other6%(135)
Diversity Score27.4%(618)
Diversity Score
27
+182%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Beach, Oregon?

Gold Beach, Oregon has about 2,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gold Beach, Oregon?

The typical household in Gold Beach, Oregon earns about $50,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gold Beach, Oregon expensive?

In Gold Beach, Oregon, the median home is worth about $263,900, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Beach, Oregon?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gold Beach, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gold Beach, Oregon?

About 16.0% of people in Gold Beach, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gold Beach, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gold Beach, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 707 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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