Gaston County, NC

Living in Gaston County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 9
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 27
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Schools 24
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Residents

219k Population +17k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$629 Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gaston County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Gaston County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 4 1
Mar 50 4 1
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 3 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaston County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gaston County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gaston County, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Gaston County, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gaston County, NC

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Airports

Airports near Gaston County, NC

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