Gaston County Schools, NC

Living in Gaston County Schools

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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 Schools

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2

Property Crime in Gaston County Schools

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5

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 Schools

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gaston County Schools, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gaston County Schools, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Gaston County Schools, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gaston County Schools, NC

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Airports

Airports near Gaston County Schools, NC

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