Gaston, NC
Living in Gaston
Bikeability
54
Walkability
40
Commute
91
Public Transit
16
Affordability
100
Public Safety
91
Airports
49
Hospitals
22
Colleges
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
+96 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black48%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate39%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
+$614 (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector80%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office22%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle2%
Walked3%
Housing
$62k
Median Home Value
+$7k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$513
Median Monthly Rent
+$104 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K57%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas22%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaston
United States45
North Carolina20
Northampton County10
Property Crime in Gaston
United States48
North Carolina30
Northampton County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump34%
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
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding32
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaston, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaston, NC
Cornerston Christian School
3 miles, SW
Halifax Academy
7 miles, S
Northeast Academy
21 miles, SE
Brunswick Academy
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Gaston, NC
Chowan University
31 miles, E
North Carolina Wesleyan College
34 miles, S
Virginia State University
53 miles, N
Barton College
55 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaston, NC
Halifax Regional Medical Center Inc
4 miles, S
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Our Community Hospital
28 miles, SE
Community Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Gaston, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
61 miles, S
Richmond International Airport
72 miles, N
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
77 miles, SW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
77 miles, NE