Ranlo, North Carolina
Ranlo: City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Ranlo is a city located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,434 and a population density of 732 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,708 inhabitants.
The city was created 62 years ago in 1962.
Quick Facts about Ranlo
| Population : | 3,708 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Gaston County |
| Postal code : | 28054 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 4.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1963 (62 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:45:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 790 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ranlo is located at 35°17'11"N 81°7'49"W (35.2862500, -81.1303500).
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Official website of Ranlo
Demographics
The population of Ranlo increased by 7.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,455 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,452 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,467 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,473 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,495 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,562 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,588 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,632 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,668 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,708 | 1.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,532 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,775 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,734 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,775 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.6% |
| White only, percent : | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 5.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 392 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,741 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,741 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $179,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,462 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $340 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $842 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 6 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,198 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,161 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 52,041 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,760 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $88,030 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,000 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 96 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,050 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 42,407 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 8.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 253 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 298 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 120 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 221 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5,490.11 |
Schools in Ranlo
College & universities near Ranlo, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198570 | Gaston College | Dallas (NC) | 28034 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ranlo, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| 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 |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ranlo distances to largest North Carolina cities
