Gastonia, NC
Living in Gastonia
Bikeability15
Walkability19
Commute55
Public Transit21
Affordability80
Public Safety98
Airports76
Hospitals60
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
76kPopulation+5.2k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$683Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas54%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gastonia
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2
Property Crime in Gastonia
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%
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 Gastonia
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gastonia, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gastonia, NC
Victory Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
St Michael's Catholic School
1 miles, W
First Wesleyan Christian School
1 miles, NE
Gaston Day School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Gastonia, NC
Belmont Abbey College
8 miles, E
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
15 miles, SE
DeVry University-North Carolina
16 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
16 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gastonia, NC
Caromont Regional Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
10 miles, W
Atrium Health Lincoln
17 miles, N
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gastonia, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
14 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
63 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
77 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
91 miles, S