North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 234,881 (100%) |
| Population Density | 660 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,478 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,058 |
| Median Home Value | $266,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 101,671 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 62,554 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 31,022 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,095 (8.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 93,576 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 61,422 (65.6%) |
The table below compares Gaston County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 11 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 30 | 71st |
| Per Capita Income | # 30 | 71st |
| Diversity Index | # 50 | 51st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
