Gaston, NC Demographics

A map of Gaston's Population by Race

Gaston, North Carolina had a population of 1,008 in 2020. It was 49.8% White, 44.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gaston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is the 441st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gaston's White Population

502 residents of Gaston identify as White, or 49.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Gaston slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is ranked #570 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more White than neighboring Weldon (21.3% White), South Rosemary (38.1% White), South Weldon (8.2% White), and Garysburg (2.3% White). Gaston is less White than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (56.4% White).

Gaston's Black Population

447 residents of Gaston identify as Black, or 44.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gaston considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is ranked #107 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Black than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (34.5% Black). Gaston is less Black than neighboring Weldon (72.9% Black), South Rosemary (55.2% Black), South Weldon (87.5% Black), and Garysburg (95.4% Black).

Gaston's Asian Population

0 residents of Gaston identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is ranked #626 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is less Asian than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (1.5% Asian), Weldon (0.1% Asian), and Garysburg (0.1% Asian).

Gaston's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Gaston identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gaston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is ranked #731 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Hispanic than neighboring Garysburg (0.7% Hispanic). Gaston is less Hispanic than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (3.8% Hispanic), Weldon (1.9% Hispanic), and South Rosemary (3.2% Hispanic).

Gaston's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Gaston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is ranked #165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roanoke Rapids (0.8% Native American/Other), South Rosemary (0.5% Native American/Other), South Weldon (0.2% Native American/Other), and Garysburg (0.3% Native American/Other). Gaston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Weldon (1.5% Native American/Other).

Gaston's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Gaston identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gaston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Gaston is ranked #520 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gaston is more Multiracial than neighboring Weldon (2.3% Multiracial), South Rosemary (3% Multiracial), South Weldon (2.7% Multiracial), and Garysburg (1.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.