Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 227,943.[1] The county seat is Gastonia.[2]
| Gaston County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of North Carolina | |
North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1846 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Gastonia |
| Largest community | Gastonia |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
363.68 sq mi (942 km²) 355.75 sq mi (921 km²) 7.93 sq mi (21 km²), 2.18 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.gastongov.com | |
| Named for: William Gaston | |
Gaston County, North Carolina Media
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Gaston County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.