Gaston County, NC is located in the western region of North Carolina and is home to a population of 226,097 people with a density of 637 people per square mile. Here, you can find various local businesses including restaurants, bars, stores, museums and entertainment venues. In addition to the businesses, there are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, camping and fishing. Many organizations like Kiwanis International and Gaston County Rotary Club provide volunteer opportunities for those interested in serving the community. Sporting events such as Gaston Braves baseball games are also popular in the area for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.
The population in Gaston County is 226,097. There are 636 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gaston County is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gaston County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gaston County
- 51.0% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 18.4% have children, but are single
Race in Gaston County
- 73.6% are White
- 15.5% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 6.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander