Demographics in Gastonia, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Gastonia?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

81,632

Male

39,031

47.8%

Female

42,601

52.2%

Median Age

37.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

55.2%

Black

30.9%

Hispanic

11.4%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

7.8%

Other

4.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.4%

High School or Higher

37.2%

Foreign Born

7.3%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

35.9%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Gastonia, NC has a population of 81,632 with a median age of 37.2. The racial makeup is 55.2% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 30.9% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.3%.