Gaston County, North Carolina

Total Population: 231,485

County Seat: Gastonia

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.