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Gold Beach

Oregon · 2,341 residents · 2.534 sq mi
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Gold Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,856. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,800. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,341
+23%since 2000
from 1,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
924 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+19%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gold Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,856
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,790
+54%since 2000
from $16,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,958)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(146)
Asian1%(23)
Other8%(187)
Diversity Score34.8%(815)
Diversity Score
35
+258%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Beach, Oregon?

Gold Beach, Oregon has about 2,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gold Beach, Oregon earns about $43,856 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 $263,800, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Beach, Oregon?

About 21.2% 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 17.6% 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 795 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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