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Gaston County Schools
Gaston County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 234,881. The median household income is $67,478 and the median age is 39.1.
234,881
Population
660
People / sq mi
$67,478
Median Income
39.1
Median Age
Gaston County Schools covers 356 sq mi of land at 660.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 46.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,478
Median Household Income
$37,058
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$266,000
Median Home Value
$1,153
Median Rent
66.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.3%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gaston County Schools serves a community with a population of 234,881 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Gaston County Schools is $67,478, with a per capita income of $37,058. The poverty rate is 10.0%.
Gaston County Schools is 68.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 46.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gaston County Schools, 88.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gaston County Schools is $266,000, with a median rent of $1,153. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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Data for Gaston County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3701620).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.