Cities & Towns in Gaston County, NC

Gaston County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 226,568 inhabitants. The county was created 177 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Gastonia.

There are 14 city/town in Gaston County, NC. The largest city of Gaston County is Gastonia with a population of 77,640. Other cities include, Mount Holly population 16,415, Davidson population 13,203, Belmont population 12,622, Cherryville population 6,138

Gastonia
Gastonia

Gastonia, The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Mount Holly
Mount Holly

Mount Holly, City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Davidson
Davidson

Davidson, Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Flanked by the Catawba River in the foothills of the Appalachians, Gaston County contains a mix of historic mill towns and thriving suburbs outside Charlotte. The city of Gastonia serves as the county seat, with textile mills sparking its early growth. Today Gastonia provides modern stores while retaining its heritage through brick-paved downtowns and historic architecture.

Neighboring Belmont also emerged as a milling hub in the late 1800s and still celebrates its heritage through festivals and historic sites like Stowe Manor. Further east, Mount Holly boasts a quaint downtown district neighboring rural landscapes.

As Gaston County's population boomed in recent decades, so did suburban towns like Cramerton and McAdenville. These communities uphold charming small town vibes while offering new homes, parks and amenities.

Lake Wylie provides the waterfront escape in Gaston County, with boating, fishing and trails at parks like the Paradise Point Nature Preserve.

Though now part of Greater Charlotte, Gaston County's cities still maintain their early identities, blending Southern hospitality, textile traditions, and community charm. Each town adds unique character to this scenic pocket of North Carolina.

All Gaston County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County.

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City Name Title Population
Belmont City in North Carolina, United States 12,622
Bessemer City City in North Carolina, United States 5,577
Cherryville City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America 6,138
Cramerton Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. 4,511
Dallas Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States 4,851
Davidson Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States 13,203
Gastonia The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. 77,640
High Shoals Town 757
Lowell City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States 3,744
McAdenville Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America 677
Mount Holly City in Gaston County, North Carolina 16,415
Ranlo City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America 3,708
South Gastonia Unincorporated community 5,312
Stanley Town in North Carolina 3,793
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North Carolina Counties (100)

Wake County (1,132,271) Mecklenburg County (1,128,945) Guilford County (540,521) Forsyth County (383,843) Cumberland County (336,364) Durham County (327,306) Buncombe County (263,477) Union County (244,562) New Hanover County (236,613) Gaston County (226,568) Cabarrus County (221,479) Johnston County (216,246) Onslow County (203,943) Iredell County (185,770) Pitt County (182,924) Alamance County (171,346) Davidson County (169,234) Catawba County (160,307) Orange County (149,077) Brunswick County (149,039) Randolph County (144,557) Rowan County (142,495) Harnett County (137,058) Robeson County (129,999) Wayne County (123,967) Henderson County (118,445) Moore County (103,352) Craven County (101,233) Cleveland County (99,035) Nash County (94,859) Rockingham County (91,285) Burke County (90,418) Lincoln County (88,097) Caldwell County (82,100) Wilson County (81,979) Chatham County (75,748) Franklin County (71,859) Surry County (71,683) Carteret County (69,558) Wilkes County (68,043) Rutherford County (67,076) Pender County (64,671) Sampson County (63,382) Stanly County (63,239) Haywood County (62,972) Lee County (62,353) Granville County (60,486) Duplin County (58,794) Watauga County (56,441) Hoke County (55,830) Lenoir County (55,720) Columbus County (54,754) Edgecombe County (50,829) Halifax County (49,479) Beaufort County (47,073) McDowell County (45,782) Stokes County (45,743) Vance County (44,718) Richmond County (44,332) Jackson County (44,033) Davie County (43,286) Pasquotank County (40,372) Person County (39,925) Yadkin County (37,625) Dare County (37,547) Alexander County (37,441) Macon County (35,994) Scotland County (34,637) Transylvania County (34,498) Bladen County (32,911) Cherokee County (29,073) Currituck County (29,052) Montgomery County (27,238) Ashe County (27,166) Anson County (24,097) Hertford County (23,108) Caswell County (22,443) Martin County (22,178) Madison County (21,740) Polk County (21,030) Greene County (20,928) Warren County (19,522) Northampton County (19,088) Bertie County (18,712) Yancey County (18,099) Avery County (17,571) Mitchell County (14,881) Swain County (14,179) Chowan County (13,815) Perquimans County (13,667) Pamlico County (12,715) Clay County (11,505) Washington County (11,485) Gates County (11,464) Alleghany County (11,194) Camden County (10,984) Jones County (9,250) Graham County (8,474) Hyde County (4,843) Tyrrell County (3,774)