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Gorst

Washington · 592 residents · 0.635 sq mi
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Gorst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,396. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $219,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
−4%vs 2011
vs 617 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
932 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 972 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 40.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
183301420538657201020202024Gorst
2024550
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,396
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,292 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,882
−7%vs 2011
vs $23,647 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.369 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $265,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $848 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−35.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.9% in 2011
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.1%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+35.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−18%vs 2011
vs 5.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(17)
Asian12.2%(75)
Other9.4%(58)
Diversity Score50.3%(311)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(485)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(48)
Asian2.5%(15)
Other3.1%(18)
Diversity Score32.5%(192)
Diversity Score
32
−36%vs 2011
vs 50 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+31%vs 2011
vs 24.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
23.7%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Female
51.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorst, Washington?

Gorst, Washington has about 592 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorst, Washington?

The typical household in Gorst, Washington earns about $47,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorst, Washington expensive?

In Gorst, Washington, the median home is worth about $219,100, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Gorst, Washington?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gorst, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorst, Washington?

About 6.3% of people in Gorst, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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