Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia: The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
About
Gastonia is a city located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 71,741 and a population density of 535 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 77,640 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gastonia
| Population | 77,640 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Gaston County |
| Postal code | 28052–28056 |
| Area | 134.22 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2621,-81.1873 |
| Altitude | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Capital city | Gastonia is capital of Gaston County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:54:48 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 578 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Gastonia is located at 35°15'43"N 81°11'14"W (35.2620800, -81.1873000).
Gastonia map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gastonia increased by 7.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71,741 | - | census |
| 2011 | 71,871 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 72,503 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 72,789 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 73,183 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 74,009 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 74,963 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 76,307 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,885 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 77,273 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 77,640 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gastonia
1Rankin Lake Park
1750 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States View details
Phone: +17048666839 | Website available
2Lineberger Park
632 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048666839 | Website available
3Martha Rivers Park
1515 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States View details
Phone: +17048666839 | Website available
4George Poston Park
1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States View details
Phone: +17049222160 | Website available
5Altitude Trampoline Park
3940 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States View details
Phone: +17045504709 | Website available
Where to Eat in Gastonia
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1821 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048667069 | Website available
2Texas Roadhouse
1863 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048109631 | Website available
3Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
2300 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048687116 | Website available
4IHOP
504 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +19808889800 | Website available
5Outback Steakhouse
501 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048664533 | Website available
Where to Stay in Gastonia
1Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
1856 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048524411 | Website available
2Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
1860 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States View details
Phone: +17048675073 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express Charlotte West - Gastonia, an IHG Hotel
1911 Broadcast St, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States View details
Phone: +17048843300 | Website available
People born in Gastonia (53)
People born in Gastonia, including basketball player James Worthy, economist, social theorist, political philosopher and author Thomas Sowell, writer Lionel Shriver, .
More notable people
- Darrell Armstrong (American basketball player) he was born in 22/06/1968
- R. Gregg Cherry (American politician (1891-1957)) he was born in 17/10/1891
- Sleepy Floyd (American basketball player) he was born in 06/03/1960
- Wes Helms (American baseball player) he was born in 12/05/1976
- Kevin Millwood (American baseball player) he was born in 24/12/1974
- Evan Karagias (American professional wrestler and actor) he was born in 27/11/1973
- Melvin Stewart (American swimmer) he was born in 16/11/1968
- Patrick McHenry (American politician) he was born in 22/10/1975
- Hassan Whiteside (American basketball player) he was born in 13/06/1989
- Clyde Caldwell (American artist) he was born in 20/02/1948
- Bubba Wilson (American professional basketball player) he was born in 07/08/1955
- J.K. Edwards (American basketball player) he was born in 06/09/1982
- Kris Lang (American basketball player) he was born in 12/12/1979
- Leonard Hamilton (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 04/08/1948
- Buddy Lewis (American baseball player) he was born in 10/08/1916
- Billy Queen (American baseball player) he was born in 28/11/1928
- Bob Cooper (American racing driver) he was born in 13/11/1935
- Ernest Angley (Christian evangelist) he was born in 09/08/1921
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gastonia, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444486 | Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia | Gastonia (NC) | 28054 |
| 198570 | Gaston College | Dallas (NC) | 28034 |
| 197984 | Belmont Abbey College | Belmont (NC) | 28012-1802 |
| 198190 | Carolina School of Broadcasting | Charlotte (NC) | 28214 |
| 484729 | University of Phoenix-North Carolina | Charlotte (NC) | 28273 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gastonia, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gastonia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia Post Office | Gastonia (NC) | 28052 |
| New H Post Office | Gastonia (NC) | 28054 |
| Dalla Post Office | Dallas (NC) | 28034 |
| Lowell Post Office | Lowell (NC) | 28098 |
| Bessemer City Post Office | Bessemer City (NC) | 28016 |
Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Holly | 16,415 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Davidson | 13,203 | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Belmont | 12,622 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bessemer City | 5,577 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Stanley | 3,793 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lowell | 3,744 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gastonia distances to largest North Carolina cities