Cities & Towns in Gaston County, NC
Gaston County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 226,568 inhabitants. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Gastonia.
There are 14 city/town in Gaston County, NC. The largest city of Gaston County is Gastonia with a population of 77,640. Other cities include, Mount Holly population 16,415, Davidson population 13,203, Belmont population 12,622, Cherryville population 6,138
Gastonia
Gastonia, The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Mount Holly
Mount Holly, City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Davidson
Davidson, Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
Flanked by the Catawba River in the foothills of the Appalachians, Gaston County contains a mix of historic mill towns and thriving suburbs outside Charlotte. The city of Gastonia serves as the county seat, with textile mills sparking its early growth. Today Gastonia provides modern stores while retaining its heritage through brick-paved downtowns and historic architecture.
Neighboring Belmont also emerged as a milling hub in the late 1800s and still celebrates its heritage through festivals and historic sites like Stowe Manor. Further east, Mount Holly boasts a quaint downtown district neighboring rural landscapes.
As Gaston County's population boomed in recent decades, so did suburban towns like Cramerton and McAdenville. These communities uphold charming small town vibes while offering new homes, parks and amenities.
Lake Wylie provides the waterfront escape in Gaston County, with boating, fishing and trails at parks like the Paradise Point Nature Preserve.
Though now part of Greater Charlotte, Gaston County's cities still maintain their early identities, blending Southern hospitality, textile traditions, and community charm. Each town adds unique character to this scenic pocket of North Carolina.
All Gaston County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont | City in North Carolina, United States | 12,622 |
| Bessemer City | City in North Carolina, United States | 5,577 |
| Cherryville | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | 6,138 |
| Cramerton | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. | 4,511 |
| Dallas | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States | 4,851 |
| Davidson | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States | 13,203 |
| Gastonia | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. | 77,640 |
| High Shoals | Town | 757 |
| Lowell | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States | 3,744 |
| McAdenville | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | 677 |
| Mount Holly | City in Gaston County, North Carolina | 16,415 |
| Ranlo | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | 3,708 |
| South Gastonia | Unincorporated community | 5,312 |
| Stanley | Town in North Carolina | 3,793 |
