Gaston, SC

Gaston is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 2,026. Residents earn $59,500 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

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 $152,785 Zillow

$920 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

236 Violent Crime/100K 2,955 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, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$117,900 home value, $920/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

236 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Gaston, SC.

Name	Description
Columbia Sand	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active)
Lanier Sand	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active)
Toms Creek	Sand, Common - Surface (Abandoned)