High Shoals

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Aerial view of High Shoals, North Carolina
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High Shoals is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alexis, 4.5 miles E.

About High Shoals

High Shoals is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States, named for the high rocky shoal across the Catawba River. As of the 2020 census, High Shoals had a population of 595.

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Living in High Shoals

Median household income
$53,333
Median home value
$230,400
Median rent
$968/mo
Median age
30.5
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High Shoals, NC population

High Shoals had 595 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census595
Density229 per sq mi (88 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

High Shoals at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyGaston County
TypeCity
Population595 (2020)
Land area2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates35.3900° N, 81.2021° W
ZIP code28077
Census code (GEOID)3731440

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Frequently asked questions about High Shoals

What county is High Shoals in?

High Shoals is in Gaston County, North Carolina.

What is the population of High Shoals, NC?

595 people lived in High Shoals at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of High Shoals, NC?

The ZIP code of High Shoals is 28077.

What is the elevation of High Shoals?

761 feet (232 m) above sea level.

What towns are near High Shoals?

Alexis (4.5 mi), Dallas (5.1 mi), Iron Station (5.2 mi), Crouse (6.1 mi), Lincolnton (6.3 mi).

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