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Gastonia

County:
Gaston County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
54.837

Gastonia is a city located in Gaston County, North Carolina. Gastonia has a 2026 population of 85,535. It is also the county seat of Gaston County. Gastonia is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 6.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,561 in 2020.

85.5K
Total Population
1,560
Density (mi²)
1.3K 1.55%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)