Gaston Population

2010–2026

807

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Gaston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026807+10.12%
2025806+20.25%
2024804+50.63%
2023799-20.25%
2022801+10.12%
2021800+30.38%
2020797-758.60%
201987200.00%
2018872-60.68%
2017878-50.57%

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Gaston Demographics

39.2median age

Median age

Female38.9 yrs
Male39.3 yrs

Adults

571
121 seniors · 21%450 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 360Male 49.3% · 350

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 7 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Gaston Income

$52,292median household income

Median household income

$52,292

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,093

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.4%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Gaston Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%45%46%
Never married31%34%29%
Divorced18%17%19%
Widowed3%1%5%
Separated2%4%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201