Gaston County's estimated 2026 population is 250,096 with a growth rate of 1.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gaston County is the 11th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 206,114 and has seen a growth of 21.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38 years
There are 182,185 adults, (38,767 of whom are seniors) in Gaston County.
Female: 121,212 (51.6%)
Male: 113,669 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Gaston County includes 68.41% White, 17.52% Black or African American, 3.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160,677 | 68.41% |
| Black or African American | 41,145 | 17.52% |
| Two or more races | 18,770 | 7.99% |
| Other race | 9,272 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 4,032 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 912 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.03% |
Gaston County's average per capita income is $48,189. Household income levels show a median of $67,478. The poverty rate stands at 13.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,341 | $128,592 |
| Families | $83,240 | $107,178 |
| Households | $67,478 | $91,074 |
| Non Families | $39,809 | $56,182 |
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