Gaston County Schools, NC
Living in Gaston County Schools
Bikeability8
Walkability9
Commute47
Public Transit8
Affordability82
Public Safety99
Airports76
Hospitals59
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
219kPopulation+17k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$629Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaston County Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2
Property Crime in Gaston County Schools
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
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 Gaston County Schools
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaston County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaston County Schools, NC
Assembly of Faith Chr School
2 miles, NE
First Wesleyan Christian School
2 miles, S
St Michael's Catholic School
3 miles, S
Victory Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gaston County Schools, NC
Belmont Abbey College
8 miles, E
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
16 miles, SE
DeVry University-North Carolina
18 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
18 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaston County Schools, NC
Caromont Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
11 miles, W
Atrium Health Lincoln
14 miles, N
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gaston County Schools, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
14 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
89 miles, NE