Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Gaston County, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in Gaston County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Gaston County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Gaston County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Gaston County overall is white, making up 71.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 16.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Gaston County
Race
Gaston County, NC Population
White
71.4%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
16.1%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Gaston County, NC Population
White
71.4%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
16.1%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gaston County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Gaston County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Gaston County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Gaston County Diversity Score

82

With a diversity score of 82 out of 100, Gaston County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Gaston County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Gaston County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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