Statistics for Gaston County
Latest official figures for Gaston County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 246,558 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.1 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 2,960 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,738 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.09 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.19 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 12.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 67,478 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 11,264.3 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.1 % | 2024 |