South Gastonia Cdp, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 5433 residents, 2061 households, and 1543 families in the census designated place. The population density was 844.5 people per square mile (326.06/km˛), it is North Carolina's 262nd most densely populated census designated place. There were 2232 housing units at an average density of 347.1 per square mile (134.02/km˛). The average household size was 2.64 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the census designated place Age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 35.5 years, the median age of male residents at 34.4 and the median age of female residents at 36.5. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 4611 White, 654 Black or African American, 17 American Indian, 34 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 50 from two or more races and 67 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $38898, making its North Carolina's 207th highest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $40595, it is the 347th wealthiest census designated place in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $16707, it is the 358th highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $22051, The median income for males was $26091, compared to $18718 for females.
In 2000, 1224 pupils and students, of which 633 are male and 591 are female, 22.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 68 nursery or pri school, 78 kindergarten, 615 elementary school, 277 high school and 186 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2198 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2266 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2267 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2265 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2259 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2243 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2234 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2243 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2264 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2305 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2344 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 41 | 27 | 68 |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 50 | 78 |
| Elementary school | 331 | 284 | 615 |
| High school | 190 | 87 | 277 |
| College or graduate school | 43 | 143 | 186 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gastonia CDP, North Carolina | $38898 | $40595 | $16707 |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | $39482 | $46271 | $19225 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |