Gastonia
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Gastonia is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 80,411 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springdale, 3.5 miles NE.
- 80,411residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 55.0 sq miland area · 142.5 km²
- 1,462 / sq mipopulation density
- 28054main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Gastonia
Gastonia is a city in and the county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The most populous city in the county and the 13th-most populous city in North Carolina, the population was 80,411 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC Combined Statistical Area.
The city is a historic center for textile manufacturing and was the site of the Loray Mill Strike of 1929, which became a key event in the labor movement. While manufacturing remains important to the local economy, the city also has healthcare, education, and government sectors.
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Living in Gastonia
- Median household income
- $64,059
- Median home value
- $277,600
- Median rent
- $1,204/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Gastonia had 80,411 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 80,411 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gastonia at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 80,411 (2020) |
| Land area | 55.01 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2509° N, 81.1843° W |
| ZIP codes | 28054, 28052, 28056, 28098 |
| Official website | gastonianc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3725580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gastonia
- Springdale3.5 mi NE
- Ranlo4.1 mi NE
- Dallas4.6 mi N
- Lowell4.8 mi E
- Spencer Mountain5.6 mi NE
- McAdenville5.9 mi E
- Bessemer City6.0 mi W
- Cramerton6.8 mi E
- Belmont8.3 mi E
- Stanley8.9 mi NE
- Kings Mountain9.6 mi W
- High Shoals9.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Gastonia
What county is Gastonia in?
Gastonia is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Gastonia, NC?
80,411 people lived in Gastonia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gastonia, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28054. Other ZIP codes: 28052, 28056, 28098.
What is the elevation of Gastonia?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gastonia?
Springdale (3.5 mi), Ranlo (4.1 mi), Dallas (4.6 mi), Lowell (4.8 mi), Spencer Mountain (5.6 mi).
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