Gastonia, NC, US

According to the information provided by the US Census Bureau for the year 2017, Gastonia has a total population of 31,905 (54%) individuals with 27,158 inhabitants being male (46%).

In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.

Below is the data for gender statistics:

• Male - 27,158 (46% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Female - 31,905 (54% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to the findings of the US Census taken in 2017, the most common household income levels in Gastonia are as follows: $60k - $100k (20.4%), $10k - $25k (19.9%), and $40k - $60k (18.1%).

In comparison United States of America most dominant household income ranges are: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%) and $10k - $25k (14.6%).

The data list for income is as follows:

• Total - 28,097 (100% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Less than $10k - 2,336 (8.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $10k - $25k - 5,593 (19.9% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $25k - $40k - 4,897 (17.4% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $40k - $60k - 5,097 (18.1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $60k - $100k - 5,725 (20.4% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $100k - $125k - 1,868 (6.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $125k - $150k - 933 (3.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• $150k - $200k - 960 (3.4% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• More than $200k - 688 (2.4% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

The average age of a man in Gastonia is 36.3 years old, while the average age of a woman is 39.5 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.

Comparatively, the average age of men in the United States of America is 36.5, while the average age of women is 39.1.

Below is the data for median age statistics:

• Total - 37.9
• Male - 36.3
• Female - 39.5

According to the findings of the US Census from 2017, the age groups that make up the largest portion of the population in the Gastonia are as follows: less than 18 yrs (24.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.7%), and 35 - 49 years (19.3%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest age categories are less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).

The data list for age groups is as follows:

• Total - 74,381 (100% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Less than 18 yrs - 18,500 (24.9% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 18 - 24 years - 5,975 (8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 25 - 34 years - 9,700 (13% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 35 - 49 years - 14,338 (19.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 50 - 64 years - 14,633 (19.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 65 - 84 years - 9,671 (13% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• More than 85 yrs - 1,564 (2.1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to the information provided by the United States Census taken in 2017, the two marital statuses that are the most prevalent in the city of Gastonia are now married (46.6%) and never married (32.8%).

In contrast, the marital statuses that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).

The data list for marital status is as follows:

• Total - 59,063 (100% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Married - 27,517 (46.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Never Married - 19,368 (32.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Divorced - 7,847 (13.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Widowed - 4,331 (7.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to census statistics from 2017, the most prevalent degrees of education in Gastonia are unfinished college (23.9%), high-school diploma (21.7%), and bachelor's degree (16.8%).

In contrast, the household education levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).

The data list for education is as follows:

• No Schooling - 774 (1.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Unifinished High-school - 6,889 (13.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• High-school Diploma - 10,850 (21.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• GED or alt. creds - 2,873 (5.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Unfinished College - 11,929 (23.9% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Associate's degree - 4,712 (9.4% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Bachelor's degree - 8,378 (16.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Master's degree - 2,489 (5% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Professional School degree - 664 (1.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Doctorate degree - 348 (0.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to 2017 US census statistics, the most commonly spoken languages in Gastonia are only english (88.9 percent), spanish (8.2 percent) and asian and pacific islands (1.1 percent).

In contrast, the spoken languages that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).

The data list for languages spoken is as follows:

• Total - 69,392 (100% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• English only - 61,721 (88.9% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Spanish - 5,707 (8.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Other Indo-European - 674 (1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Asian and Pacific Islands - 797 (1.1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Other Languages - 493 (0.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the Gastonia, followed by african american (27.5) and other (4.4).

In contrast, the ethnic diversity groups that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).

Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:

• Total - 74,381 (100% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• White - 46,727 (62.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• African American - 20,490 (27.5% of Gastonia, 0.1% of US)
• American Indian & Alaska Native - 172 (0.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Asian - 1,465 (2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 0 (0% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Two or more ethnicities - 2,242 (3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Other - 3,285 (4.4% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to 2017 US census statistics, 63.7% of Gastonia households are made up of families, while just 36.3% of homes are made up of people living alone or with roommates.

In United States of America, where the family unit is more common (65.9%), just 34.1% of households are made up of individuals living alone.

The data list for household types is as follows:

• Total - 28,097 (100% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Family households, Married-couple family - 11,586 (41.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Family households, Other family - 6,312 (22.5% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 1,351 (4.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 4,961 (17.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 8,493 (30.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 1,706 (6.1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Family Households - 17,898 (63.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Non-family Households - 10,199 (36.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

Manufacturing accounts for 15.9% of Gastonia employment, followed by health care and social assistance (14.1%), retail trade (13%), and accommodation and food services (9.5%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest employment industries are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).

The data list for employment industries is as follows:

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 111 (0.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Construction - 1,579 (4.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Manufacturing - 5,253 (15.9% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Wholesale - 1,147 (3.5% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Retail - 4,294 (13% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Utilities - 529 (1.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Information - 543 (1.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Finance & Insurance - 1,394 (4.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Real Estate - 572 (1.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Scientific & Technical Services - 1,406 (4.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Company Management - 29 (0.1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Administrative & Waste Management Services - 1,403 (4.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Educational Services - 2,209 (6.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Health Care & Social Assistance - 4,672 (14.1% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 528 (1.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Accommodation & Food Services - 3,157 (9.5% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Public Administration - 1,045 (3.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Other Services - 1,738 (5.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to statistics from the 2017 United States Census, the most common form of transportation to work in Gastonia is car truck or van (13.8%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).

Below is the data for means of transportation statistics:

• Car, Truck or Van - 30,464 (96.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Public Transportation - 242 (0.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Walk - 469 (1.5% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 295 (0.9% of Gastonia, 0% of US)

According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common travel times to work for residents of Gastonia vary from 10-15 minutes to 15-20 minutes and 30-35 minutes.

In contrast, the most prevalent travel time to work categories in United States of America are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.

Below is the data for time of commute statistics:

• Less than 10 mins - 3,674 (11.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 10-15 mins - 5,428 (17.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 15-20 mins - 5,365 (17% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 20-25 mins - 3,977 (12.6% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 25-30 mins - 1,965 (6.2% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 30-35 mins - 4,661 (14.8% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 35-45 mins - 2,301 (7.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 45-50 mins - 2,611 (8.3% of Gastonia, 0% of US)
• 60 or more mins - 1,488 (4.7% of Gastonia, 0% of US)