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Gaston, OR
City in Washington County, Oregon.
Population
605
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,772
ZIP codes
0
Gaston and its ZIP codes
Gaston at a glance
- Gaston is about 40 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $125,625, 51% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $466,400 and median rent is $1,563 a month.
Local data for Gaston, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gaston, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,625
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$466,400
Median rent
$1,563/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Mexican Americans (46), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Gaston.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,003
302,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $4,944 per person
How people get to work
Gaston, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gaston, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
81
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,044
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 33°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gaston, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Gaston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DilleyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Cherry GroveCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Forest GroveCity | 6.4 mi | 6 |
| YamhillCity | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CorneliusCity | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| CarltonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HillsboroCity | 12 mi | 26.4 |
| BanksCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| NewbergCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| DundeeCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LafayetteCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| North PlainsCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| AlohaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| Bull MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| DaytonCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| RockcreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gaston, OR in?
- Gaston is in Washington County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Gaston, OR?
- About 605 people live in Gaston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gaston?
- Nearby places include Dilley (4.1 mi), Cherry Grove (5.1 mi), Forest Grove (6.4 mi), Yamhill (6.9 mi), Cornelius (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023