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Gaston, NC
North Carolina · Greensville County
Gaston is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 864. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
864
Population
511/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$22,511 per capita
$76,300
Home Value
$97,994 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
583
Violent Crime/100K
6,589 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
583 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Gaston, NC
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Gaston, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| First Kraft Pulp in United States | Marker is on Gaston Road (State Highway 48) near Vepco Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Roanoke Canal | Marker is at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue (State Highway 48) and Jackson Street Extended, on the right when traveling south on Roanoke Avenue. |
| Allen Jones | Marker is on North Carolina Route 46, 0.4 miles west of Dr Hall Road, on the left when traveling west. |