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Gaston, NC


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Gaston, North Carolina

Gaston, North Carolina, in Northampton county, is 39 miles N of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 75 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 973.

The People and Families of Gaston

In Gaston, about 51% of adults are married. Looking at Gaston, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gaston had a median family income of $29,375.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Gaston Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Gaston. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Gaston?

Commuting

In Gaston, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gaston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gaston Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gaston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gaston, NC

Comparing Gaston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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