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Gaston, Indiana, in Delaware county, is 10 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 51 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is located in the Muncie metropolitan area. Gaston has a population of 1,010.
In Gaston, about 51% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Gaston compared to most places.
In 2000, Gaston had a median family income of $37,583. In Gaston, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Gaston.
Residents of Gaston gave more campaign money ($700) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Gaston. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.
In Gaston, 85% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Gaston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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