Gastonia City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 66277 people, 25945 households, and 17709 families living in the city. The population density was 1438.9 people per square mile (555.56/km˛), making it the 79th most densely populated city in North Carolina. There were 27857 housing units at an average density of 604.8 per square mile (233.51/km˛). The average household size was 2.5 people, and the average family size was 3 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 25% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males. The median age is 35.6 years, the median age of male residents at 33.8 and the median age of female residents at 37.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 70.18% White, 25.62% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 1.17% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.04% from two or more races and 1.76% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $36924, it would be the 240th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $44873, it is the 243rd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19592, it is the 207th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income was $22404, Males had a median income of $26962 versus $19643 for females.
In 2000, 15938 pupils and students, of which 7773 are male and 8165 are female, 24.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1060 nursery or pri school, 928 kindergarten, 7752 elementary school, 3567 high school and 2631 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 66277 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 67751 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 67727 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 67483 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 67669 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 67573 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 67691 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 68451 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 69298 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 70854 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 72505 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 581 | 479 | 1060 |
| Kindergarten | 511 | 417 | 928 |
| Elementary school | 3903 | 3849 | 7752 |
| High school | 1664 | 1903 | 3567 |
| College or graduate school | 1114 | 1517 | 2631 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia city, North Carolina | $36924 | $44873 | $19592 |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | $39482 | $46271 | $19225 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |