Gastonia, NC
Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
181,152
Median Household Income
$64,059
Median Home Value
$273,387
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
93 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 37,071 |
| County Name All | Gaston |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 48.10 |
| Female | 51.90 |
| County Slug | gaston |
| City Slug | gastonia |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 181,152 |
| Population Proper | 82,884 |
| Density | 595.50 |
| Ranking | 2 |
| Cbsa Fips | 16,740 |
| Cbsa Name | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 172 |
| Csa Name | Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 36.5% |
| Age Under 10 | 13.9% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 12.8% |
| Age 20s | 13.4% |
| Age 30s | 14.9% |
| Age 40s | 12.1% |
| Age 50s | 12.2% |
| Age 60s | 10.5% |
| Age 70s | 7.0% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.2% |
| Age Over 65 | 14.9% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 8.6% |
| Age Over 18 | 75.4% |
Household & Family
| Married | 41.4% |
| Divorced | 15.4% |
| Never Married | 37.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% |
| Family Size | 3.12 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $50 |
| Income Household Median | $64,059 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $4 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $2 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $4 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $4 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $4 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $8 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $12 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $19 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $12 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $15 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $14 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $30 |
| Income Individual Median | $37,147 |
| Labor Force Participation | 65.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| Poverty | 16.3% |
| Commute Time | 26.80 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 54.20 |
| Housing Units | 32,378 |
| Home Value | $273,387 |
| Rent Median | $1,204 |
| Rent Burden | $32 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 11.3% |
| Education Highschool | 28.9% |
| Education Some College | 33.3% |
| Education Bachelors | 17.8% |
| Education Graduate | 8.8% |
| Education College Or Above | 26.6% |
| Education Stem Degree | 40.4% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 54.1% |
| Race Black | 29.7% |
| Race Asian | 1.3% |
| Race Native | 0.5% |
| Race Pacific | 0.0% |
| Race Other | 5.1% |
| Race Multiple | 9.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 14.3% |
| Limited English | 3.8% |
| Health Uninsured | 12.9% |
| Veteran | 6.4% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $37,147 |
| Labor Force Participation | 65.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| Average Commute Time | 26.8 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 54.2% |
| Median Rent | $1,204 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 31.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 32,378 |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.9% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 3.12 |
| Dual Income Families | 50.3% |
| Married | 41.4% |
| Never Married | 37.1% |
| Divorced | 15.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 26.6% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 40.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% |
| Disabled Population | 14.3% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.8% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC |
| Population Density | 595.5/sq mi |
| National Rank | #2 |