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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gaston

South Carolina · 1,304 residents · 5.315 sq mi
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Gaston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,411. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,304
+29%since 1990
from 1,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
245 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 190 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+12%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9001K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gaston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,411
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,272 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,546
+22%since 1990
from $11,075 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
82.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
17.6% rent
1.9
+13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,006)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,233)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(98)
7
+1412%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.1 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaston, South Carolina?

Gaston, South Carolina has about 1,304 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gaston, South Carolina earns about $31,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaston, South Carolina expensive?

In Gaston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, South Carolina?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gaston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaston, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of people in Gaston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaston, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaston, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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