Gaston, North Carolina
Gaston: town in North Carolina, United States
About
Gaston is a town located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,152 and a population density of 243 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,022 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gaston
| Population | 1,022 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Different from | Gaston County |
| Postal code | 27832 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 4.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5004,-77.6450 |
| Altitude | 177 feet / 54 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:14:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 216 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gaston is located at 36°30'2"N 77°38'42"W (36.5004300, -77.6449800).
Gaston map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gaston decreased by 12.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,152 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,136 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,115 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,095 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,080 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,073 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,057 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,043 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,031 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,020 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,022 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gaston, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198640 | Halifax Community College | Weldon (NC) | 27890 |
| 233639 | Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta (VA) | 23821 |
| 198303 | Chowan University | Murfreesboro (NC) | 27855 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gaston, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| RVM | Richmond Main Street Station | 1500 East Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gaston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Post Office | Gaston (NC) | 27832 |
| Roanoke Rapid Post Office | Roanoke Rapids (NC) | 27870 |
| Weldon Post Office | Weldon (NC) | 27890 |
| Garysburg Post Office | Garysburg (NC) | 27831 |
| Pleasant Hill Post Office | Pleasant Hill (NC) | 27866 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gaston, South Carolina human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 1,712 people.
- Gaston, Indiana human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 872 people.
- Gaston, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 715 people.
Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Garysburg | 913 | City in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rich Square | 834 | City in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Conway | 721 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Woodland | 701 | Town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States |
| Seaboard | 541 | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Jackson | 452 | Town in North Carolina |
| Severn | 238 | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lasker | 106 | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gaston distances to largest North Carolina cities