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Gastonia

North Carolina · 71,741 residents · 53.067 sq mi
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Gastonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,745. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $130,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
71,741
+8%since 2000
from 66,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K60K69K77K86K1990201020202024Gastonia
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,745
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,924 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,205
+13%since 2000
from $19,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+29%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(44,615)
Black24.9%(16,520)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,613)
Asian1.2%(765)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(38,893)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(42,614)
Black27.4%(19,661)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(6,901)
Asian1.3%(956)
Other2%(1,456)
Diversity Score70%(50,250)
Diversity Score
70
+19%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gastonia, North Carolina?

Gastonia, North Carolina has about 71,741 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gastonia, North Carolina earns about $40,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gastonia, North Carolina expensive?

In Gastonia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Gastonia, North Carolina?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gastonia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gastonia, North Carolina?

About 20.9% of people in Gastonia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gastonia, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gastonia, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,009 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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