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Population Review

Gaston County, NC — Population & Demographics

Gaston County, NC has a population of 231,485. The median household income is $65,472 and the median age is 39.5.

231,485

Population

$65,472

Median Income

$235,000

Median Home Value

39.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White70.4%
Black or African American17.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$65,472

Median Household Income

$35,557

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$235,000

Median Home Value

$1,085

Median Rent

65.8%

Homeownership

Education

88.1%

High School+

26.0%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Gaston County, NC has a population of 231,485 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Gaston County, NC is $65,472.

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