Gaston County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States
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 | |
|---|---|
 Gaston County Courthouse in Gastonia | |
| Motto: "Local Strengths. Global Success." | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°17′36″N 81°10′38″W / 35.293344°N 81.177256°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Named for | William Gaston |
| Seat | Gastonia |
| Largest community | Gastonia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 363.68 sq mi (941.9 km2) |
| • Land | 355.75 sq mi (921.4 km2) |
| • Water | 7.93 sq mi (20.5 km2) 2.18% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 227,943 |
| • Density | 640.74/sq mi (247.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 10th, 14th |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Gaston County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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