Gaston County

Overview for Gaston County, NC

79,483 people live in Gaston County, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $29,179. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

79,483

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$29,179

Average individual Income

Around Gaston County, NC

There's plenty to do around Gaston County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

43
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
16
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gilmore’s Mercantile, Smokin Joe's Mobile Diner, and Gotta Go Sandwich Shop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.87 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.63 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.07 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.85 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.72 miles 12 reviews 4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gaston County, NC

Gaston County has 30,991 households, with an average household size of 2.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gaston County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 79,483 people call Gaston County home. The population density is 1,536.53 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

79,483

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38

Median Age

47.8 / 52.2%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
30,991

Total Households

2.52

Average Household Size

$29,179

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Gaston County, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Gaston County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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