Crowders Mountain township, North Carolina
Crowders Mountain township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Crowders Mountain township is a geographic entity located in Gaston County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,849. The land area covers 48.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,849 | ±961 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,536 | ±404 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,218 | ±438 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,536 | ±404 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 682 | ±216 |
| Median Home Value | $209,200 | ±$15,260 |
| Median Gross Rent | $976 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,052 | ±$8,434 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,634 | ±$2,047 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,783 | ±628 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,661 | ±608 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.3% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 242,010 (2024)
ID: 171096
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS
PO BOX 1578, GASTONIA NC 28053-1578
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Gastonia, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Belmont, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Belmont, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Bessemer City, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bessemer City, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bessemer City, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bessemer City, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clover, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clover, SC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kings Mountain, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gaston College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC, 28034 |
7049226200
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JACOB MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 100 S PIEDMONT AVE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 28086 |
(704) 739-2371
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Cleveland Community College
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College | 11.6 mi away | 137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC, 28152-6224 |
7046694081
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BESSEMER CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 207 N 12TH ST, BESSEMER CITY, NC, 28016 |
(704) 729-6226
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Belmont Abbey College
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College | 14.2 mi away | 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road, Belmont, NC, 28012-1802 |
7044616700
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FERGUSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 913 N PRYOR ST, GASTONIA, NC, 28052 |
(704) 671-2339
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Carolinas College of Health Sciences
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College | 21.0 mi away | 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28217 |
7043555043
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GASTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS)
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 1555 E GARRISON BLVD, GASTONIA, NC, 28054 |
(704) 868-2164
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Gardner-Webb University
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College | 21.2 mi away | Main St, Boiling Springs, NC, 28017-0997 |
7044062361
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DALLAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 105 S HOLLAND ST, DALLAS, NC, 28034 |
(704) 215-7142
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GASTONIA MUNI AP, NC US, located 8.4 miles from Crowders Mountain township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.3° | 32.5° | 42.9° | 3.34" | — |
| February | 57.6° | 35.9° | 46.8° | 3.28" | — |
| March | 65.0° | 42.1° | 53.6° | 3.94" | — |
| April | 74.1° | 50.0° | 62.0° | 3.88" | — |
| May | 80.9° | 58.3° | 69.6° | 3.46" | — |
| June | 87.5° | 66.5° | 77.0° | 4.21" | — |
| July | 90.7° | 70.2° | 80.5° | 3.47" | — |
| August | 89.3° | 69.1° | 79.2° | 3.95" | — |
| September | 83.3° | 63.1° | 73.2° | 3.75" | — |
| October | 74.0° | 51.3° | 62.7° | 3.29" | — |
| November | 63.8° | 40.8° | 52.3° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 56.1° | 35.5° | 45.8° | 3.44" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Kings Mountain city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Gastonia city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Dallas town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Springdale CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Ranlo town | Town | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3707190844. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.