Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia: The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Gastonia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gastonia Museum of Art and the Gastonia Civic Center.
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 |
Altitude : | 797 feet / 243 meters |
Capital city : | Gastonia is capital of Gaston County |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:01:12 (18th December 2024) |
Density : | 578 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 7.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gastonia is located at 35°15'43"N 81°11'14"W (35.2620800, -81.1873000).
Gastonia map
- Official Website
Official website of Gastonia
Demographics
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
1 Rankin Lake Park
1750 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Lineberger Park
632 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Martha Rivers Park
1515 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 George Poston Park
1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Altitude Trampoline Park
3940 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Gastonia
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1821 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Texas Roadhouse
1863 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
2300 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 IHOP
504 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Outback Steakhouse
501 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Gastonia
1 Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
1856 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
1860 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Holiday Inn Express Charlotte West - Gastonia, an IHG Hotel
1911 Broadcast St, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Gastonia
College & universities near Gastonia, NC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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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 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gastonia, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
Post offices near 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