Gaston, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,026
Population
381/sq mi density
$59,500
Median Income
$26,712 per capita
$117,900
Home Value
$158,297 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
366
Violent Crime/100K
3,234 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,026
Census 2023
Population Density
381
per square mile
Land Area
5.3
square miles (13.8 km²)
Median Age
36.6 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 16.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.3%
Black
16.3%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.5%
Spanish
12.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.0%
Veterans
9.3%
55% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.3%
5% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
75.0%
18% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
25.0%
191% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.432
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,026 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 381 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 86.5% |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.0% |
| Veterans | 9.3% |
| Disability | 12.3% |
| Health Insurance | 75.0% |
| Uninsured | 25.0% |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.432 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |