Gaston, SC
Living in Gaston
Bikeability10
Walkability11
Commute51
Public Transit18
Affordability98
Public Safety53
Airports32
Hospitals34
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+591 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-16 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office29%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$7.7k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$590Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached43%
Mobile home57%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas3%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaston
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Lexington County40
Property Crime in Gaston
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Lexington County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaston
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaston, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaston, SC
Foundation Christian School
7 miles, E
Covenant Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
10 miles, NE
Colonial Christian Academy
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Gaston, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia
13 miles, N
Allen University
14 miles, N
Benedict College
14 miles, N
Columbia College
16 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaston, SC
Lexington Medical Center
13 miles, N
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
13 miles, N
Prisma Health Baptist
14 miles, N
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Gaston, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
8 miles, N
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
59 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
83 miles, E
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
88 miles, SE