Gaston Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1010 people, 351 households, and 262 families residing in the town. The population density was 2881 people per square mile (1112.36/km˛), giving it the 34th most densely populated town among the Indiana. There were 376 housing units at an average density of 1074.3 per square mile (414.79/km˛). The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.06. In the town Population was distributed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males. The median age is 33.8 years, The median age of males was 33.6 years, for females the median age was 34.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 992 White, 6 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 12 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31853, it is 139th poorest town by median household income in Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $37583, it is Indiana's 124th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15357, it is the 166th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $20081, Males had a median income of $23068 versus $16071 for females.
In 2000, 288 pupils and students, of which 118 are male and 170 are female, 28.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15 nursery or pri school, 30 kindergarten, 150 elementary school, 67 high school and 26 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1010 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1010 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1008 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1007 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1004 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 996 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 984 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 970 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 956 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 950 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 944 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| Elementary school | 68 | 82 | 150 |
| High school | 27 | 40 | 67 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston town, Indiana | $31853 | $37583 | $15357 |
| Delaware County, Indiana | $34659 | $45394 | $19233 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |