Gaston, OR Demographics

A map of Gaston's Population by Race

Gaston, Oregon had a population of 676 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 0.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gaston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is the 258th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gaston's White Population

537 residents of Gaston identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Gaston slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is ranked #272 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more White than neighboring Forest Grove (62.4% White), and Cornelius (37.4% White). Gaston is less White than neighboring Dilley (82.1% White), Yamhill (85.4% White), and Cherry Grove (79.5% White).

Gaston's Black Population

2 residents of Gaston identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is ranked #187 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Black than neighboring Dilley (0% Black), Yamhill (0% Black), and Cherry Grove (0.2% Black). Gaston is less Black than neighboring Forest Grove (0.9% Black), and Cornelius (0.9% Black).

Gaston's Asian Population

8 residents of Gaston identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Asian than neighboring Dilley (1% Asian), and Yamhill (1% Asian). Gaston is less Asian than neighboring Forest Grove (2.6% Asian), Cherry Grove (3.2% Asian), and Cornelius (1.9% Asian).

Gaston's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Gaston identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Hispanic than neighboring Yamhill (7.6% Hispanic), and Cherry Grove (9.3% Hispanic). Gaston is less Hispanic than neighboring Dilley (13.3% Hispanic), Forest Grove (27.3% Hispanic), and Cornelius (55.1% Hispanic).

Gaston's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Gaston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is ranked #381 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dilley (1.7% Native American/Other), Forest Grove (1.1% Native American/Other), Yamhill (0.7% Native American/Other), Cherry Grove (1% Native American/Other), and Cornelius (1.3% Native American/Other).

Gaston's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Gaston identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gaston is ranked #92 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Multiracial than neighboring Dilley (2% Multiracial), Forest Grove (5.6% Multiracial), Yamhill (5.2% Multiracial), Cherry Grove (6.8% Multiracial), and Cornelius (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.