Gastonia, NC
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Gastonia, North Carolina Summary
Life in Gastonia research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gastonia over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gastonia:
The population in Gastonia is 81,632.
The median home value in Gastonia is $275,183.
The median income in Gastonia is $60,554.
The cost of living in Gastonia is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gastonia is $1,145.
The unemployment rate in Gastonia is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Gastonia is 14.3%.
The average high in Gastonia is 71.4° and the average low is 49.2°.
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Gastonia, NC Crime Report
Crime in Gastonia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gastonia. Key points include:
There were 3,714 total crimes in Gastonia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gastonia is 4,363.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gastonia is 849.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gastonia is 3,514.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gastonia is 105.91% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gastonia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gastonia / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,714 | 4,363.7 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 723 | 849.5 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 4.7 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 105 | 123.4 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 582 | 683.8 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,991 | 3,514.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 436 | 512.3 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,202 | 2,587.2 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 353 | 414.7 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Gastonia, NC Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gastonia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gastonia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gastonia is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gastonia is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gastonia is $275,183.
The median income in Gastonia is $60,554.
Gastonia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gastonia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gastonia | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
Gastonia, NC Weather
The average high in Gastonia is 71.4° and the average low is 49.2°.
There are 69.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gastonia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Gastonia, NC Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Gastonia
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Rose Lane Mable - None
I live in Gastonia, North Carolina. And our city has good paying jobs, most that pay way above $50,000 a year.
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Gastonia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gastonia
The current population in Gastonia is 81,632. The population has increased 15.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81,632 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 80,615 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 79,483 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 76,635 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 75,887 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 75,138 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 74,381 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 73,877 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 73,211 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 72,664 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 72,300 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 71,865 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 71,409 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 70,709 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gastonia
Gastonia is:
51.7% White with 42,167 White residents.
30.6% African American with 24,963 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 129 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 966 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 23 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 446 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 3,598 Two Or More residents.
11.4% Hispanic with 9,340 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gastonia | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 30.6% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Gastonia
Gastonia is 52.2% female with 42,601 female residents.
Gastonia is 47.8% male with 39,031 male residents.
| Gender | Gastonia | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gastonia for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Gastonia completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Gastonia completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Gastonia completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Gastonia completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Gastonia completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Gastonia completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Gastonia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gastonia completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gastonia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gastonia | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gastonia, North Carolina
6.2% of households in Gastonia earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Gastonia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Gastonia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Gastonia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.8% of households in Gastonia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Gastonia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Gastonia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Gastonia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Gastonia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Gastonia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gastonia | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 9.5% | 12.6% |
