Gaston County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
234,881
Median Age
39.1
Male Median
38.0
Female Median
40.5
Gaston County, North Carolina Population Growth

Gaston County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +15.9%%.
+15.9%% Growth
Gaston County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Gaston County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.1 | 234,881 |
| 2023 | 39.5 | 231,485 |
| 2022 | 39.9 | 228,972 |
| 2021 | 40.0 | 226,097 |
| 2020 | 40.0 | 222,119 |
| 2019 | 40.1 | 219,271 |
| 2018 | 40.1 | 216,585 |
| 2017 | 40.1 | 214,049 |
| 2016 | 40.0 | 211,753 |
| 2015 | 39.8 | 209,807 |
| 2014 | 39.5 | 208,379 |
| 2013 | 39.0 | 207,263 |
| 2012 | 38.8 | 206,291 |
| 2011 | 38.5 | 204,788 |
| 2010 | 38.3 | 202,642 |
Gaston County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–54 | 26.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 16.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Gaston County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 63.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Gaston County, North Carolina
The median age in Gaston County, North Carolina is 39.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Gaston County, North Carolina is 234,881.
In Gaston County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Gaston County, North Carolina has remained stable.