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Gaston

North Carolina · 973 residents · 1.691 sq mi
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Gaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,824. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,100. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

973
−3%since 1990
from 1,003 in 1990
1990 – 2025
575 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 593 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7109021K1K1K1990201020202024Gaston
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,824
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,247
+68%since 1990
from $8,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
33.8% rent
1.7
−5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(808)
Black19.1%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(641)
Black31.4%(306)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.1%(546)
56
+42%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+15%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gaston, North Carolina?

Gaston, North Carolina has about 973 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gaston, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gaston, North Carolina earns about $23,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaston, North Carolina expensive?

In Gaston, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, North Carolina?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gaston, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaston, North Carolina?

About 21.1% of people in Gaston, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaston, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaston, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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