Gaston County, NC Map
Official Census boundary of Gaston County, North Carolina (FIPS 37071). Turn on flood zones, contours, land cover and school districts, measure distances, or click any spot to inspect it.
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Gaston County Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
234,881
Households
93,576
Median household income
$67,478
Median age
39.1 years
Median home value
$266,000
Median gross rent
$1,153/mo
Owner-occupied homes
66.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
Below poverty level
13.5%
Land area
355.8 sq mi
Population density
660 / sq mi