Gaston, Indiana
Gaston: Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Gaston is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 871 and a population density of 959 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 872 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gaston
| Population : | 872 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Delaware County |
| Postal code : | 47342 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 0.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 886 feet / 270 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 01:50:30 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 960 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gaston is located at 40°18'50"N 85°30'2"W (40.3139300, -85.5005300).
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Demographics
The population of Gaston increased by 0.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 871 | - | census |
| 2011 | 891 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 887 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 884 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 883 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 880 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 881 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 875 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 872 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 873 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 872 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,928 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,304 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,433 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,305 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 80.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 568 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
Gaston zip code is 47342.
County name: Delaware, County
fips: 18035
Gaston, New Corner
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,377 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $642 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $996 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,237 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,147 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,706 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 281,580 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,516 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,886 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,811 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,378 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 683 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 526 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,063 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,054 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,345.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.25 |
Other Places in Gaston
1 Gaston Town Hall
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Schools in Gaston
College & universities near Gaston, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486752 | Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie | Muncie (IN) | 47303-6413 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gaston, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Gaston , South Carolina human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 1,712 people.
- Gaston , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,022 people.
- Gaston , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 715 people.
Other cities in Delaware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yorktown | 11,041 | CDP in Virginia |
| Muncie | 2,697 | County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States |
| Albany | 2,136 | Town in Delaware and Randolph counties in the U. |
| Eaton | 1,726 | Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Smithfield | 1,646 | Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana |
| Daleville | 1,630 | Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Selma | 806 | Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America |
