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Gaston

South Carolina · 1,608 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 $42,591. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,400. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,608
+23%since 2000
from 1,304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9001K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gaston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,591
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,795
+46%since 2000
from $13,546 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,233)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(98)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,043)
Black14.2%(228)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(220)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other2.6%(41)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,004)
Diversity Score
62
+734%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−49.8 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaston, South Carolina?

Gaston, South Carolina has about 1,608 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gaston, South Carolina earns about $42,591 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 $92,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Gaston, South Carolina?

About 14.0% 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 33.3% 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 600 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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