Gaston County, North Carolina
Total Population: 231,485
County Seat: Gastonia
Median Home Value
$235,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$65,472
Across all households
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.6%
65 Years and Over
16.3%
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.4%
No Health Insurance
10.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
26.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$65,472
Mean Household Income
$87,551
Per Capita Income
$35,557
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$235,000
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units
100,109
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Renter-Occupied
34.2%
Vacancy Rate
7.8%
Married Couple Households
45.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.3%
Average Household Size
2.47
Broadband Internet Access
87.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37071.