Gaston County, NC
Living in Gaston County
Bikeability
8
Walkability
9
Commute
47
Public Transit
8
Affordability
82
Public Safety
99
Airports
76
Hospitals
59
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaston County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaston County, NC
Assembly of Faith Chr School
2 miles, NE
First Wesleyan Christian School
2 miles, S
St Michael's Catholic School
3 miles, S
Victory Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gaston County, NC
Belmont Abbey College
8 miles, E
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
16 miles, SE
DeVry University-North Carolina
18 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
18 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaston County, NC
Caromont Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
11 miles, W
Atrium Health Lincoln
14 miles, N
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gaston County, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
14 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
89 miles, NE