Gastonia, North Carolina
City Overview
As of 2007, Gastonia's population is 69,904 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.47 percent.
The median home cost in Gastonia is $133,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.22 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Gastonia's cost of living is 22.19% Lower than the U.S. average.
Gastonia public schools spend $4,831 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Gastonia.
The unemployment rate in Gastonia is 5.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gastonia jobs have Increased by 2.15 percent.
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People
The 2007 Gastonia, NC, population is 69,904. There are 1,517 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Gastonia, NC
The median age is 36.7. The US median is 37.6. 58.78% of people in Gastonia, NC, are married. 9.61% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.52 people. 19.49% of people are married, with children. 11.02% have children, but are single.
Race in Gastonia, NC
67.20% of people are white, 27.18% are black, 1.22% are asian, 0.24% are native american, and 3.81% claim 'Other'.
8.31% of the people in Gastonia, NC, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 91.69% are non-hispanic).
Gastonia People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Gastonia, NC, is 5.80%, with job growth of 2.15%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.80%.
Gastonia, NC Taxes
Gastonia, NC,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Gastonia, NC Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,689, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,989.
Gastonia Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.15% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 21.80% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,689 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,989 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.87% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.70% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.40% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.13% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.82% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.55% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.31% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.03% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.87% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.32% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.03% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.08% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.18% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.42% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.04% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.50% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 23.74% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Gastonia, NC, is $133,700. Home appreciation is -2.22% over the last year. The median age of Gastonia, NC, real estate is 34 years.
Gastonia, NC Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 40.03% of the Gastonia, NC, population. 6.76% of houses and apartments in Gastonia, NC, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Gastonia Housing SperlingViews
zip code 28052: I moved here from Massachusetts one year ago, and I have enjoyed myself. The housing market is great, property taxes low, car insurance low and the food is wonderful.... (read more)East Gastonia: It's is possible that east Gastonia is worse than other areas in Gastonia?... (read more)Life in Shelby: Nice place to visit but....
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| Median Home Age | 34 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $133,700 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.22% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 53.34% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.76% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 40.03% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.69 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.31% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.69% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 11.69% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 13.74% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.41% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.65% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.63% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 9.94% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.16% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.88% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.68% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.02% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.25% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.59% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.69% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.23% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.88% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.74% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.82% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.96% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.86% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 163 physicians per capita in Gastonia, NC. The US average is 170.
Gastonia, NC Health Index
Air quality in Gastonia, NC is 34 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Gastonia, NC is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 45 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Gastonia Health SperlingViews
General thoughts: My husband and I have been living in Gastonia for almost 4 years. We moved here because of my husbands job in Charlotte. We decided on Gastonia because of a house that... (read more)re: South Gastonia - 5/28/2007: I really don't like Gastonia at all. It's very trashed with very illiterate people, and I don't really think you would want to raise your son in a place like this. I... (read more)South Gastonia: I'm in New York, and I'm trying to relocate to NC. For some reason I'm thinking in Gastonia. any 0ppinion or suggestions please.. We are a family of 3 my son is 5 y. Any... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
Crime
Gastonia, NC, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Gastonia, NC, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Gastonia Crime SperlingViews
East Gastonia: It's is possible that east Gastonia is worse than other areas in Gastonia?... (read more)Life in Shelby: Nice place to visit but....
I don't live there but WAS looking in the area for a home. I was there in 7/06 and from what I understand from a FEW locals I talked to... (read more)Education: The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
Climate
Gastonia, NC, gets 46 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 3 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 113.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Gastonia, NC. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 32. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 36 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Gastonia Climate SperlingViews
Education: The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new... (read more)East Gastonia: It's is possible that east Gastonia is worse than other areas in Gastonia?... (read more)Life in Shelby: Nice place to visit but....
I don't live there but WAS looking in the area for a home. I was there in 7/06 and from what I understand from a FEW locals I talked to... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
Educate
Gastonia, NC, schools spend $4,831 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 582 students per librarian, and 443 children per counselor in Gastonia, NC schools.
Gastonia Education SperlingViews
Education: The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new... (read more)General thoughts: My husband and I have been living in Gastonia for almost 4 years. We moved here because of my husbands job in Charlotte. We decided on Gastonia because of a house that... (read more)re: South Gastonia - 5/28/2007: I really don't like Gastonia at all. It's very trashed with very illiterate people, and I don't really think you would want to raise your son in a place like this. I... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Gastonia, NC, takes 25 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Gastonia Transportation SperlingViews
Education: The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new... (read more)East Gastonia: It's is possible that east Gastonia is worse than other areas in Gastonia?... (read more)Life in Shelby: Nice place to visit but....
I don't live there but WAS looking in the area for a home. I was there in 7/06 and from what I understand from a FEW locals I talked to... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Gastonia, NC is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Gastonia, NC is more expensive.
Overall, Gastonia, NC cost of living is 77.81.
Gastonia Cost of Living SperlingViews
zip code 28052: I moved here from Massachusetts one year ago, and I have enjoyed myself. The housing market is great, property taxes low, car insurance low and the food is wonderful.... (read more)East Gastonia: It's is possible that east Gastonia is worse than other areas in Gastonia?... (read more)Life in Shelby: Nice place to visit but....
I don't live there but WAS looking in the area for a home. I was there in 7/06 and from what I understand from a FEW locals I talked to... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
Religion
57.45% of the people in Gastonia, NC are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 2.79% are Catholic; 53.15% are Protestant; 0.81% are LDS; 0.54% are another Christian faith; 0.11% in Gastonia, NC are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.03% affilite with Islam.
Gastonia Religion SperlingViews
Education: The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new... (read more)General thoughts: My husband and I have been living in Gastonia for almost 4 years. We moved here because of my husbands job in Charlotte. We decided on Gastonia because of a house that... (read more)re: South Gastonia - 5/28/2007: I really don't like Gastonia at all. It's very trashed with very illiterate people, and I don't really think you would want to raise your son in a place like this. I... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
| Percent Religious | 57.45% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 2.79% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 53.15% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.81% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 31.32% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.51% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 5.51% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.11% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.39% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 0.54% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.11% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.03% | 0.54% |
Voting
31.77% of the people in Gastonia, NC are registered as Democrats. 67.84% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.39%.
Gastonia Voting SperlingViews
East Gastonia: It's is possible that east Gastonia is worse than other areas in Gastonia?... (read more)Life in Shelby: Nice place to visit but....
I don't live there but WAS looking in the area for a home. I was there in 7/06 and from what I understand from a FEW locals I talked to... (read more)zip code 28052: I moved here from Massachusetts one year ago, and I have enjoyed myself. The housing market is great, property taxes low, car insurance low and the food is wonderful.... (read more)Have an opinion about Gastonia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gastonia Click Here
