Gaston is a town located in Lexington County South Carolina. Gaston has a 2024 population of 1,639. Gaston is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,611 in 2020.
The average household income in Gaston is $68,425 with a poverty rate of 24.03%. The median age in Gaston is 37.3 years: 35.6 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gaston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,429 | 71.77% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 17.68% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 7.68% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 822 | 2.42 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 298 | 2.75 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.22 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 134 | 3.44 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 103 | 3.5 | 34 | 66 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 11.13% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 13.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 8.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 541 | 40.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 4.06% |
| Some College | 248 | 18.65% |
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 | 967 | 811 | 124 |
| Hispanic | 168 | 133 | 14 |
| Black | 155 | 151 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 70 | 17 |
| Other Race | 50 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $29,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $25,875 | $0 | $26,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,275 | $36,480 | $33,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,824 | $29,191 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,980 | $36,454 | $32,734 |
| Some College | $35,903 | $45,588 | $33,698 |
$34,980
Average Earnings
$36,454
Average Male
$32,734
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.57% of Gaston residents speak only English, while 12.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,303 | 295 | 22.64% |
| Black | 352 | 159 | 45.17% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 14 | 5.88% |
| Multiple | 153 | 7 | 4.58% |
24.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.65%
Male Poverty Rate
28.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gaston is Black, with 45.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gaston is Multiple, with 4.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.24% |
| High School | 19.41% |
| Some College | 12.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 17.32% |
| Male Employed | 9.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,702 | $72,577 |
| Households | $55,625 | $68,425 |
| Married Families | $84,265 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,563 | $52,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 8.64% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
61.23%
Born in Gaston
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
9.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
90.96% of Gaston residents were born in the United States, with 61.23% having been born in South Carolina. 9.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,674 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,667 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,660 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 1,653 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,646 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,639 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 1,632 | 9 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 1,623 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 1,621 | 10 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 1,611 | -98 | -5.73% |
| 2019 | 1,709 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 1,695 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 1,688 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,688 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 1,679 | 12 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 1,667 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,659 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 1,655 | 18 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 1,637 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,634 | 0 | 0% |