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
| White | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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.