Economy & Jobs — Gaston, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,105 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,511 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 17.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 404 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.2% |
| Arts Food | 16.6% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
