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Gaston County is located in the state of North Carolina and is known for its rich history and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the Schiele Museum of Natural History, which features interactive exhibits and a planetarium, or enjoy outdoor activities at Crowders Mountain State Park. The county also offers a variety of cultural events, including the Gaston All American Fair and the Mount Holly Art and Music Festival. With its scenic parks, historical sites, and community events, Gaston County provides an enjoyable experience for residents and visitors alike.

Gaston County (NC) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages24
Population223,000 people
Area356 sq mi
Density626 people/sq mi
Altitude784 ft
Median Household Income$52,000
Poverty rate16%
Unemployment rate5%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)20%
Crime rate40 per 1,000 people

Environmental risk in Gaston County, NC

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively Moderate
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskVery Low
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskRelatively Low
Ice Storm RiskVery High
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskVery Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Gaston County administration contact details

Gaston County administration contact details
Address128 W. Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
County seatGastonia
Phone number(704) 866-3000
Official websitehttps://www.gastongov.com
County permits office or building department contact details(704) 866-3159
County commissionerChad Brown

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Gaston County:

  • GASTONIA

    Gastonia is a City in Gaston county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • MOUNT HOLLY

    Mount Holly is a City in Gaston county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • BELMONT

    Belmont is a City in Gaston county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • CHERRYVILLE

    Cherryville is a City in Gaston county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • BESSEMER CITY

    Bessemer City is a City in Gaston county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • DALLAS

    Dallas is a Town in Gaston county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • STANLEY

    Stanley is a Town in Gaston county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • CRAMERTON

    Cramerton is a Town in Gaston county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • LOWELL

    Lowell is a City in Gaston county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • RANLO

    Ranlo is a Town in Gaston county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • HIGH SHOALS

    High Shoals is a City in Gaston county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • MCADENVILLE

    McAdenville is a Town in Gaston county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • SPENCER MOUNTAIN

    Spencer Mountain is a Town in Gaston county with -100 inhabitants.

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