GASTONIA, NC  28052

Total Population: 36,896

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Median Home Value

$173,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$46,015

Across all households

Median Age

34.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)46.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)33.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.2%
Two or More Races2.7%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

27.4%

65 Years and Over

13.0%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.8%

No Health Insurance

15.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$46,015

Mean Household Income

$62,944

Per Capita Income

$24,339

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

29.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$173,500

Median Rent

$1,058/mo

Total Housing Units

15,561

Owner-Occupied

52.8%

Renter-Occupied

47.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Married Couple Households

33.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.7%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

81.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28052.