Gaston County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 234,881 | — | #301 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,478 | -10.2% | #1,385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,362 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $266,000 | -5.6% | #808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,153 | -0.9% | #617 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.3% | #1,646 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gaston County has a population of 234,881, making it the #301 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gaston County is $67,478, ranking #1,385 out of 3,222 counties — 10.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Gaston County is $266,000 (-5.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,153/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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89.3% of residents in Gaston County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County, North Carolina has a total population of 234,881, making it the 301st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gaston County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gaston County is $67,478, which ranks #1,385 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Gaston County is $266,000, 5.6% below the national median. Renters in Gaston County pay a median gross rent of $1,153 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gaston County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Gaston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%).
All data for Gaston County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.