Gaston township, North Carolina
Gaston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gaston township is a geographic entity located in Northampton County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,354. The land area covers 61.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,354 | ±491 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 55.2 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,521 | ±190 | 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 | 3,717 | ±221 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,521 | ±190 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,196 | ±138 |
| Median Home Value | $161,900 | ±$23,613 |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | ±$77 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,373 | ±$9,265 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,286 | ±$4,422 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,509 | ±392 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,885 | ±289 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.2% | ±4.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 16,580 (2024)
ID: 171108
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK TO THE BOARD/ASSISTANT TO THE
PO BOX 808, JACKSON NC 27845-0808
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Gaston | PK-08 | Gaston, NC | |
| Regular School Gaston | KG-12 | Gaston, NC | |
| Regular School Gaston | 09-12 | Gaston, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Littleton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Emporia, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Emporia, VA | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | ROANOKE RAPIDS, 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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Halifax Community College
|
College | 9.3 mi away | 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC, 27890 |
2525362551
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ROANOKE RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 319 ROANOKE AVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 27870 |
(252) 533-2890
|
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Southside Virginia Community College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA, 23821 |
8882207822
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WELDON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 6 W 1ST ST, WELDON, NC, 27890 |
(252) 536-3837
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LITTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY (WC JONES MEMORIAL)
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 114 EAST SOUTH MAIN ST, LITTLETON, NC, 27850 |
(252) 586-3608
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HALIFAX COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 33 GRANVILLE ST, HALIFAX, NC, 27839 |
(252) 583-3631
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RICHARDSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 100 SPRING STREET, EMPORIA, VA, 23847 |
(434) 634-2539
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 133 WEST HICKS STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, 23868 |
(434) 848-2418
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MEHERRIN REGIONAL LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE/VAN
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 133 WEST HICKS STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, 23868 |
(434) 848-2418
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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 207 W JEFFERSON ST, JACKSON, NC, 27845 |
(252) 534-3571
|
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 ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC US, located 4.7 miles from Gaston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.5° | 30.0° | 39.8° | 3.66" | — |
| February | 52.5° | 31.7° | 42.1° | 2.93" | — |
| March | 59.8° | 37.4° | 48.6° | 4.32" | — |
| April | 70.1° | 46.3° | 58.2° | 3.60" | — |
| May | 77.8° | 56.6° | 67.2° | 3.43" | — |
| June | 85.3° | 65.4° | 75.3° | 5.05" | — |
| July | 89.4° | 69.7° | 79.6° | 5.37" | — |
| August | 87.5° | 67.9° | 77.7° | 5.23" | — |
| September | 81.7° | 61.8° | 71.7° | 5.49" | — |
| October | 71.4° | 50.2° | 60.8° | 3.59" | — |
| November | 61.1° | 39.8° | 50.4° | 3.32" | — |
| December | 52.7° | 33.8° | 43.3° | 3.50" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Rosemary CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Gaston town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| Roanoke Rapids city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Gasburg CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Weldon town | Town | 9.7 mi | — |
| South Weldon CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3713191212. • 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.