Gaston County's estimated 2026 population is 249,724 with a growth rate of 1.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gaston County is the 12th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 206,114 and has seen a growth of 21.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gaston County includes 70.42% White, 17.57% Black or African American, 3.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.42%)
Black or African American (17.57%)
Two or more races (6.69%)
Other race (3.32%)
Asian (1.65%)
Native American (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163,004 | 70.42% |
| Black or African American | 40,681 | 17.57% |
| Two or more races | 15,493 | 6.69% |
| Other race | 7,693 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 3,825 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 684 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Gaston County's average per capita income is $46,693. Household income levels show a median of $65,472. The poverty rate stands at 12.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,060 | $122,465 |
| Families | $80,784 | $102,660 |
| Households | $65,472 | $87,551 |
| Non Families | $36,971 | $54,166 |
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