Gaston Township, NC
Living in Gaston Township
Bikeability
24
Walkability
31
Commute
72
Public Transit
18
Affordability
76
Public Safety
91
Airports
48
Hospitals
22
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
4
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.8k
Population
+541 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black53%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$8.4k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$79k
Median Home Value
+$15k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$389
Median Monthly Rent
+$106 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas21%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaston Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Northampton County10
Property Crime in Gaston Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Northampton County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaston Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaston Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaston Township, NC
Cornerston Christian School
4 miles, SE
Halifax Academy
9 miles, SE
Brunswick Academy
19 miles, N
Jackson-Feild Bhs-Gwaltney School
25 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Gaston Township, NC
North Carolina Wesleyan College
35 miles, S
Chowan University
36 miles, E
Virginia State University
52 miles, N
Barton College
55 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaston Township, NC
Halifax Regional Medical Center Inc
8 miles, SE
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Community Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NW
Our Community Hospital
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Gaston Township, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
64 miles, S
Richmond International Airport
72 miles, N
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
73 miles, SW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
81 miles, NE