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Gastonia, NC

Gaston CountyElev. 243 m
Population
81,632
Median home
$250,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Gastonia

Gastonia is a city in North Carolina with about 81,632 residents. Gastonia sits in Gaston County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $60,554. Homes carry a median value of $250,000, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.7%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
81,632
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$60,554
Per-capita income
$33,611
Poverty rate
14.3%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
9.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.7%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Black30.6%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35%
Sales & office21.2%
Production, transportation & material moving19.6%
Service16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$250,000
Median gross rent
$1,145/mo
Owner-occupied
54.2%
Median year built
1979
Households
31,707
Avg. household size
2.53

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gastonia has 27 public schools — 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading30%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ashbrook HighHighGrades 9–12
Forestview HighHighGrades 9–12
Highland Sch of TechnologyHighGrades 9–12
Hunter Huss HighHighGrades 9–12
Warlick AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Southwest MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
W P Grier Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
York Chester MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Brookside ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Chapel Grove ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Gardner Park ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
H H Beam ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hawks Nest STEAM AcademyElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime111% above national
Gastonia813
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime99% above national
Gastonia3,893
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gastonia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gastonia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Gaston County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gastonia is in Gaston County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gastonia sits in Gaston County. Elevation ~243 m.

Population trend
88K081,63218802024
Map of Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
Where Gastonia is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gastonia High SchoolGaston County CourthouseJenkins, David, HouseWilson, William J., HouseFirst National Bank BuildingThird National Bank BuildingRobinson--Gardner BuildingCity Hospital--Gaston Memorial Hospital
Notable people from Gastonia
Thomas SowellJames WorthyHassan WhitesideLionel ShriverPatrick McHenryDarrell ArmstrongMelvin StewartMaria HowellSleepy FloydKris Lang
People searches in Gastonia
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Nearby cities
Charlotte (20 mi)Huntersville (21 mi)Cornelius (23 mi)Matthews (28 mi)Mint Hill (30 mi)Mooresville (31 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gastonia, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gastonia, North Carolina.

Marlion R Morton, 70
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28056
AKA Rudolph Morton, Ruby Morton
Mark E Williams, 48
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Mark Eugene Williams
Edwin Eugene Jr Lewis, 55
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Edwin E Lewis, Edwin E Jr Lewis
Edward Allen Smith, 54
Gastonia · 28056
AKA Ed
George Whitney Jr Davis, 47
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA George Whiney Jr Davis
Andrew Jacob Greene, 37
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28054
AKA Andrew J Greene
Andra Marcus Davis, 49
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Andre Marcus Davis, Dra Davis
Joseph Robert Hall, 74
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28054
AKA Joseph R Hall, Joseph Roberrt Hall
Joseph Harris, 35
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Joseph Wiggins
Josue Mauriz, 30
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA X Bestia, Josue D Mauriz
Chadwick William Harris, 51
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28054
AKA Chadwick Harris, William Harris
Stephan Leon Jr White, 35
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Stefon K White, Stephan L Jr White
Steven Matthew Miller, 40
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28056
AKA Steven M Miller
Brian Cody Robinson, 29
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Brian C Robinson
Anthony Martinus Brown, 40
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28052
AKA Anthony M Brown
Anthony Phillip Johnson, 57
Gastonia · Gaston County · 28056
AKA Anthony P Johnson, Anthony Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gastonia — frequently asked

What is the population of Gastonia, North Carolina?
Gastonia has a population of about 81,632, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gastonia?
The median home value in Gastonia is $250,000, and the median gross rent is $1,145/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gastonia safe? What is the crime rate?
Gastonia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 813 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gastonia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Gaston County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Gastonia?
Gastonia has 27 public schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gastonia?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Gastonia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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