Gaston is a town located in Delaware County Indiana. Gaston has a 2024 population of 801. Gaston is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 797 in 2020.
The average household income in Gaston is $59,557 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median age in Gaston is 36.2 years: 33.7 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gaston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 10.01% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 277 | 2.56 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 137 | 3.2 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.25 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 25 | 3.52 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 19 | 3.32 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 8.93% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 5.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 7.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 205 | 44.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 114 | 24.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 404 | 367 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,625 | $57,292 | $50,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,333 | $41,667 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,179 | $40,114 | $27,250 |
| Some College | $27,125 | $48,750 | $25,375 |
$31,179
Average Earnings
$40,114
Average Male
$27,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Gaston residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 623 | 89 | 14.29% |
| Multiple | 71 | 15 | 21.13% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
14.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.19%
Male Poverty Rate
17.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gaston is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gaston is White, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.36% |
| High School | 14.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Employed | 18.12% |
| Male Employed | 10.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,250 | $70,819 |
| Households | $49,417 | $59,557 |
| Married Families | $74,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,333 | $36,679 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 10.37% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.64%
Born in Gaston
99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.15% of Gaston residents were born in the United States, with 72.64% having been born in Indiana. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 806 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 805 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 804 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 803 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 802 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 801 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 800 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 801 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 800 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 797 | -75 | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 872 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 872 | -6 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 878 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 883 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 884 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 885 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 886 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 889 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 891 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 891 | 0 | 0% |