Gaston, North Carolina

Population Data for Gaston, NC:

Population – 3144
Male – 47.26 %
Female – 52.74 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 37.56 %
Hispanic – 0.92 %
African American – 60.72 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.13 %
Asian – 0.00 %

Geographic Data for Gaston, North Carolina:

Population Density – 85.46 per sq. mi
Elevation – 113 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Gaston:

In Elementary School – 342 (47.63 %)
In High School – 150 (20.89 %)
In College – 124 (17.27 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 103 (5.13 %)
Associate’s Degree – 142 (7.08 %)
Some College, No Degree – 214 (10.66 %)
High School Graduate – 613 (30.54 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 362 (18.04 %)

Employment and Household Data for Gaston, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.68 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.77 %
Unemployment Level – 9.39 %

Median Household Income – $25,022.00
Average Household Size – 2.43

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.06 %
2 Vehicles – 27.03 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.19 %

Average Cost to Rent in Gaston - $351 per month