Economy & Jobs — Gaston, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,292 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,164 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 369 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.8% |
| Arts Food | 15.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 97 |
| Fast Food | 88 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| General Merchandise | 29 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 25 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
| Liquor Stores | 14 |
| Fitness Centers | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
