Demographics in Gaston County
Metro Area
237,242
Population
2,805,115
Charlotte Metro Area
624
Population Density
39
Median Age
38
Charlotte Metro Area

Age Distribution

Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
37%
34%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
12%
14%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
27%
27%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
24%
25%

Gender

Male
48%
Female
52%

Race & Ethnicity

Metro Area
White
66%
56%
Asian
2%
4%
Black
18%
22%
Two or more races
4%
4%

Community

Metro Area
Married
51%
52%
Single
31%
33%
Divorced
12%
10%
Widowed
6%
5%

Language

English Only
89%
Spanish
8%
Indo-European
2%
Asian/Islander
1%

Health Insurance Coverage By Age

Total Coverage
99%
Under 19 years
23%
19 to 60 years
60%
60 years and over
16%
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