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Gaston, NC
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
912
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
539
ZIP codes
0
Gaston and its ZIP codes
Gaston at a glance
- Gaston is about 2.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,105, 42% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,200 (73% below North Carolina) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for Gaston, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gaston, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,105
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$77,200
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (52), Irish Americans (33), Puerto Ricans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Gaston.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,980
4,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
How people get to work
Gaston, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gaston, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gaston, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Gaston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 3 mi | 9.9 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| WeldonTown | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| GarysburgTown | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| SeaboardTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| HalifaxTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Gasburg, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| JacksonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Emporia, VACity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| LittletonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Ebony, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| LaskerTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Lawrenceville, VATown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| EnfieldTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Branchville, VATown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gaston, NC in?
- Gaston is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Gaston, NC?
- About 912 people live in Gaston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gaston?
- Nearby places include Roanoke Rapids (3 mi), South Rosemary (4.9 mi), Weldon (5 mi), Garysburg (5.6 mi), South Weldon (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023