Gaston city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Gaston city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Gaston city, Oregon has a total population of 683, the 260th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $117,188, which is 46% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Oregon.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.0%.

Gaston city Quick Facts

Population 683

Median Household Income $117,188

Median Home Value $432,300

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.0%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 82.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

High School Graduation Rate 90.3%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 683 260th of 419

Median Income $117,188 top 10%

Poverty Rate 12.2% 2% lower national

Median Home Value $432,300 top 30%

How Gaston city Compares

Median Household Income

Gaston city

$117,188

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Gaston city

$432,300

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 5.8%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 53.3%

Employment

1.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.2%

Renter 17.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.5%

18-34

16.1%

35-54

28.5%

55-74

26.1%

75+

1.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Gaston city Rankings in Oregon

#260 Population of 419

#29 Median Income of 419

#282 Education of 419

#109 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Gaston city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Jasper CDP	658	N/A	N/A	11.1%	12.6%
Trail CDP	652	N/A	N/A	4.1%	39.6%
Crabtree CDP	717	$115,750	$361,100	9.6%	46.9%
Green Meadows CDP	752	$113,295	$344,900	50.7%	0.7%
Pleasant Valley CDP	589	N/A	$465,500	19.3%	0.9%

Population Overview

Gaston city is a small community located in Oregon. The total population is 683. It ranks as the 260th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gaston city is 39.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gaston city is $117,188. This is 46% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 49% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $432,300. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gaston city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gaston city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gaston city, Oregon?

Gaston city, Oregon has a population of 683 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Gaston city, OR?

The median household income in Gaston city is $117,188, which is 49% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Gaston city, OR?

The poverty rate in Gaston city is 12.2%. This means approximately 83 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Gaston city, Oregon?

Gaston city's population is 88.7% White, 0.0% Black, 6.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Gaston city, OR?

The median home value in Gaston city is $432,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Gaston city, Oregon?

14.9% of adults (25+) in Gaston city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.