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Gaston town, NC

ZIP 27832 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27832

27832 has a population of 2,525 with a median age of 53.4 yrs (54.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
25.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Black
68.7%+454% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.9%-37% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.0%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
30.1%+85% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.6%+41% vs US avg
x
High school
44.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.5%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.1%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.2%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.6%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
58.5%+321% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.4%+1011% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 27832

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
58.5%+321% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.7%+21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.5%+144% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
64.4%+1011% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,525
Median age53.4
Poverty rate21.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White25.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black68.7%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born58.5%