Gaston County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
231,485
Male
112,167
48.5%
Female
119,318
51.5%
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
5.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.1%
High School or Higher38.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.3%
Married
41.1%
Gaston County, NC has a population of 231,485 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 70.4% of the population. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.7% of residents are foreign-born.