Gaston, North Carolina facts for kids
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Gaston, North Carolina
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Location of Gaston, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,008 |
| • Density | 596.10/sq mi (230.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27832
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-25560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406550 |
Gaston is a small town located in Northampton County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,152 people lived there. It is part of the larger Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina area.
History of Gaston
Gaston has a history that includes important buildings. For example, the Gaston School was recognized as a special historical place in 2012. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important buildings and sites across the country.
Where is Gaston?
Gaston is a town with a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
People of Gaston
The town of Gaston has seen its population change over the years. In 2020, there were 1,008 people living in Gaston. The town is home to a diverse group of people. About half of the residents are White, and a large number are Black or African American. There are also people of Native American, mixed, and Hispanic or Latino backgrounds.
Here's a look at how the population has changed:
- 1850: 274 people
- 1870: 11 people
- 1950: 1,218 people
- 1960: 1,214 people
- 1970: 1,105 people
- 1980: 883 people
- 1990: 1,003 people
- 2000: 973 people
- 2010: 1,152 people
- 2020: 1,008 people
Schools in Gaston
Students in Gaston attend several schools. Younger students go to Gaston Elementary and Gaston Middle schools. For high school, students attend Northampton County High School. Gaston is also home to KIPP Pride High School. This is a charter school that is part of the Knowledge is Power Program, often called KIPP.
