GASTON, NC  27832

Total Population: 2,525

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Median Home Value

$87,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,096

Across all households

Median Age

53.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)68.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)25.2%
Two or More Races4.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Other Race0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

13.9%

65 Years and Over

30.1%

Male

54.1%

Female

45.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

9.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,096

Mean Household Income

$80,168

Per Capita Income

$36,355

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

28.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,500

Median Rent

$706/mo

Total Housing Units

1,268

Owner-Occupied

67.8%

Renter-Occupied

32.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Married Couple Households

30.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

28.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.2%

Average Household Size

2.21

Broadband Internet Access

75.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 27832.