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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):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 16%Gastonia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gastonia, NC

Comparing Gastonia 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 Population95
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens74
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use38
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime12

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