How long do people stay in their homes in Gaston, IN?
19.0% (±8.2 points) of households in Gaston, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.9% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 19.0% (±8.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 29.9%
When households in Gaston moved in
| Moved in | Gaston | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 18.0% (±8.1 points) | 22.4% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 38.3% (±8.7 points) | 35.6% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12.9% (±6.8 points) | 14.8% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 13.6% (±7.4 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 16.3% (±6.9 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Gaston, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Delaware County (27.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Gaston
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | — | 19.0% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | 2.5 mi | 14.6% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 25.3% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 5.1 mi | 24.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Delaware County) | 6.6 mi | 11.2% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 6.6 mi | 16.3% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Madison County) | 6.8 mi | 8.6% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Fowlerton | 7.6 mi | 8.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton | 7.6 mi | 18.1% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Van Buren Township (Madison County), IN (8.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muncie | 36.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 2 | Center Township (Delaware County) | 35.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 25.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 4 | Yorktown | 23.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 5 | Selma | 20.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 6 | Gaston | 19.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 7 | Eaton | 18.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 8 | Daleville | 16.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 16.3% (±5.3 points) |
| 10 | Albany | 16.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 11 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 14.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 14.6% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gaston
How often do people move in Gaston?
19.0% of households in Gaston, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Gaston have?
29.9% of households in Gaston have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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