Gaston County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gaston County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37071
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 355.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 363.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.292834
- Longitude
- -81.177364
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 226,469
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 175,037
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 209,307 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 17,158 | 7.6% |
| White | 157,296 | 69.5% |
| Black | 39,997 | 17.7% |
| Asian | 3,158 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 331 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,114 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 165,350 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 9,681 | 5.5% |
| White | 128,211 | 73.2% |
| Black | 32,027 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 2,959 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,706 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 718 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 234,881
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,474
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 31,272
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 160,677 | 68.4% |
| Black | 41,145 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 4,032 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 142,750
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 38,147 | 26.7% |
| Republican | 55,890 | 39.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 47,647 | 33.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 65,926 | 46.2% |
| Female | 76,733 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 99,419 | 69.6% |
| Hispanic | 7,344 | 5.1% |
| Black | 26,143 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 1,679 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 72,707
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 55,585 | 55.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,093 | 28.5% |
| Black | 10,462 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 674 | 40.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 33,805 | 51.3% |
| Female | 38,888 | 50.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,163 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 43,317 (26.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 101,671
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $267,971
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,175
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 12.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.