Gaston is a town located in Northampton County North Carolina. Gaston has a 2024 population of 961. Gaston is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -5.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,012 in 2020.
The average household income in Gaston is $43,808 with a poverty rate of 24.54%. The median age in Gaston is 45.9 years: 49 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gaston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 424 | 49.94% |
| White | 403 | 47.47% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 373 | 2.2 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Non Family | 137 | 1.12 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Female | 103 | 3.16 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Married | 92 | 2.51 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Male | 41 | 2.66 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 12.63% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 9.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 7.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 218 | 38.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 11.75% |
| Some College | 100 | 17.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 239 | 27 |
| Black | 207 | 170 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 15 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,819 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,521 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,946 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$22,946
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.53% of Gaston residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 403 | 127 | 31.51% |
| White | 391 | 71 | 18.16% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3 | 16.67% |
24.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.23%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gaston is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gaston is Hispanic, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.38% |
| High School | 24.62% |
| Some College | 7.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.87% |
| Female Employed | 18.97% |
| Male Employed | 12.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,639 | $53,718 |
| Households | $34,934 | $43,808 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,531 | $24,371 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 31 | 9.42% |
| White | 29 | 7.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
23.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.27%
Born in Gaston
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.76% of Gaston residents were born in the United States, with 77.27% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 898 | -12 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 910 | -13 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 923 | -13 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 936 | -12 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 948 | -13 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 961 | -13 | -1.33% |
| 2023 | 974 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 980 | -17 | -1.71% |
| 2021 | 997 | -15 | -1.48% |
| 2020 | 1,012 | -15 | -1.46% |
| 2019 | 1,027 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | -10 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 1,046 | -14 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 1,060 | -14 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1,074 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 1,082 | -15 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 1,097 | -18 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 1,115 | -21 | -1.85% |
| 2011 | 1,136 | -12 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 1,148 | 0 | 0% |