Demographics & People — Gaston, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,026 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 852 |
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| Family Households | 541 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4655 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,445 |
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| Black or African American | 330 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 716 |
| Other groups | 637 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 248 |
| English | 195 |
| American | 173 |
| German | 130 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 124 |
| Irish | 117 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 105 |
| African | 72 |
Language
| English Only | 1,671 |
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| Spanish | 251 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,931 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 146 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,526 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gaston, South Carolina.
