Gastonia, NC

Gastonia, North Carolina

Introduction to Gastonia, North Carolina

Gastonia, North Carolina, in Gaston county, is 19 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gastonia is included in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The city is home to the headquarters of Parkdale Mills, which is one of the largest producers of spun yard in the world. The municipality still includes a manufacturing workforce. Wix Filtration Corp., Freightliner LLC, Stabilus and Curtiss-Wright are some of the major companies located in the city.

Gastonia and nearby Attractions

• The Schiele Museum of Natural History features natural specimens as well as cultural artifacts. It also includes a nature trail, a farm, grist mill and a Catawba Indian Village.
• Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is situated in a large acreage and features meadows and wooded areas.
• Belmont Abbey Players.
• Cherryville Little Theatre.
• Gaston Choral Society.
• Belmont Community Theatre.
• Gaston County Museum of Art and History is situated in the historic Hoffman Hotel and includes one of the biggest collections of carriages in the nation.
• Little Theatre of Gastonia.
• The Gastonia Grizzlies play baseball in the Coastal Plain League.
• The Gastonia Gargoyles play rugby.
• The downtown includes a large number of historic buildings.
• Carolina Harley-Davidson Museum.

Gastonia Activities

The U.S. National Whitewater Center provides opportunities for whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing. The popular Crowder's Mountain State Park includes the notable King's Pinnacle, opportunities for fishing and several trails and campgrounds. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the area's golf courses including the Crowder's Mountain Golf Course and the Linwood Springs Golf Club. The Nearby Lake Wylie includes a marina. Fishing can be enjoyed at Robinwood Lake and Cook's Fishing Lake. King's Mountain includes a loop trail around a former battlefield site. Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park features thrilling rides, concerts and special events.

Higher Education

Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College are nearby.

Gastonia Transportation

The Charlotte Area Transit System provides service to Charlotte. The Amtrak Crescent connects Gastonia with major cities including Charlotte, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other locations. The Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Gastonia, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gastonia Almanac

Gastonia Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gastonia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gastonia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gastonia Public Libraries

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Gastonia Hospitals

GASTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2525 COURT DR
(704) 834-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Gastonia

Gastonia High Schools (2004)

ASHBROOK HIGH
2222 S NEW HOPE ROAD
704-866-6600
Serves 1,446 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

FORESTVIEW HIGH
5545 UNION ROAD
704-861-2625
Serves 1,211 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

HUNTER HUSS HIGH
1518 EDGEFIELD AVENUE
704-866-6610
Serves 1,037 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

HIGHLAND SCH OF TECHNOLOGY
1600 N MORRIS STREET
704-810-8818
A magnet school.
Serves 534 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Gastonia Colleges

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Carolina Academy of Cosmetic Art & Science

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