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Population Review

Gastonia city, NC — Population & Demographics

Gastonia city, NC has a population of 81,632. The median household income is $60,554 and the median age is 37.2.

81,632

Population

$60,554

Median Income

$250,000

Median Home Value

37.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.2%
Black or African American30.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,554

Median Household Income

$33,611

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$250,000

Median Home Value

$1,145

Median Rent

54.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.4%

High School+

27.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

9.8%

Work From Home

25.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Gastonia city, NC has a population of 81,632 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Gastonia city, NC is $60,554, with 11.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Gastonia city, NC is $250,000, with median rent at $1,145.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.