Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Gastonia, NC vs Opelousas, LA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Opelousas is 0% more densely populated than Gastonia.
- People are 34.1% less likely to be married in Opelousas.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years younger in Opelousas.
 Gastonia, NCOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,884329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 space3
 Population - 201071,716  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock22,860285,036,114
 Population - 199054,732  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-31.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.9%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock2,003.893.4
 Land Area51.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gastonia, NCOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock9.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Gastonia, NCOpelousas, LAUnited States
 White55.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock75.0%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.1%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Gastonia, NCOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.7%50.2%
 Never Married34.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households30,991  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,43580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock19.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,852  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Gastonia    11 Reviews
Tonda · Gastonia, NC
Greed town not G town
Over 5 years ago

This city is about Greed. Council does not care about the citizens. The only hospital pays the city millions so they can be on hospital. Quality of care I rate a 2. Low  More

   |    Reply
ASHLEY · Plantation, FL
MOVING
Over 7 years ago

I AMFROM FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE AND I AM LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TOWARD GASTONIA, NC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 4 AND FEEL THAT THE RIGHT MOVE FOR MY FAMILY WOULD BE  More

   |    Reply
Abhd · Gastonia, NC
Education
Over 17 years ago

The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gastonia

See all reviews
Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews
John · Opelousas, LA
Follow-up to previous, After 18 months of living i
Over 17 years ago

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

   |    Reply
John · Opelousas, LA
Nice City
Over 18 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Opelousas

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 La Marque, TexasEagle Nest, New MexicoCompare
 Jackson, CaliforniaCookeville, TennesseeCompare
 Woodland, MaineHoulton, MaineCompare
 Clermont, FloridaPoinciana, FloridaCompare
 Chesterfield, MissouriRenton, WashingtonCompare
 Key Largo, FloridaGreenville, South CarolinaCompare
 Mcmurray, PennsylvaniaBethel Park, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Medley, FloridaHigh Point, FloridaCompare
 Dallas, TexasGresham, OregonCompare
 Johnson City, New YorkDanbury, ConnecticutCompare

Learn More About Gastonia, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Opelousas, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.