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Gaston

North Carolina · 1,152 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 $31,484. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,152
+18%since 2000
from 973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7109021K1K1K1990201020202024Gaston
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,484
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,229
+21%since 2000
from $14,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(641)
Black31.4%(306)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(546)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(649)
Black39.3%(453)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score64.3%(741)
Diversity Score
64
+15%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaston, North Carolina?

Gaston, North Carolina has about 1,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gaston, North Carolina earns about $31,484 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, North Carolina?

About 4.6% 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 32.7% of people in Gaston, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaston, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaston, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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