Gaston

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Gaston, South Carolina
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Gaston is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, with 1,608 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swansea, 4.8 miles S.

About Gaston

Gaston is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gaston had a population of 1,608. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Gaston

Median household income
$60,000
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$995/mo
Median age
40.4
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Gaston, SC population

Gaston had 1,608 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,608
Density303 per sq mi (117 per km²)

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

Gaston at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyLexington County
TypeTown
Population1,608 (2020)
Land area5.30 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates33.8184° N, 81.1004° W
ZIP code29053
Official websitegastonsc.org
Census code (GEOID)4528780

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Gaston

What county is Gaston in?

Gaston is in Lexington County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Gaston, SC?

1,608 people lived in Gaston at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Gaston, SC?

The ZIP code of Gaston is 29053.

What is the elevation of Gaston?

499 feet (152 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Gaston?

Swansea (4.8 mi), Pine Ridge (5.8 mi), Edmund (6.1 mi), South Congaree (6.6 mi), Pelion (9.1 mi).

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