Gaston is a town located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Gaston has a 2025 population of 1,646. Gaston is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,611 in 2020.
The average household income in Gaston is $65,353 with a poverty rate of 24.25%.The median age in Gaston is 36.6 years: 34.6 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gaston includes 71.32% White, 16.29% Black or African American, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 1,445 | 71.32% |
Black or African American | 330 | 16.29% |
Two or more races | 169 | 8.34% |
Other race | 66 | 3.26% |
Asian | 9 | 0.44% |
Native American | 7 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Gaston's average per capita income is $37,539. Household income levels show a median of $59,500. The poverty rate stands at 24.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $86,375 | - |
Families | $60,038 | $69,422 |
Households | $59,500 | $65,353 |
Non Families | $45,350 | $48,224 |
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