Gaston County, NC Population by Age

The median age in Gaston County, NC is 40.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.66% were under the age of 15, 18.65% aged 15 to 29, 46.72% aged 30 to 64, 14.41% aged 65 to 84, and 1.57% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Gaston County, NC population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Gaston County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 13,149 5.82%
5 to 9 years 14,201 6.28%
10 to 14 years 14,830 6.56%
15 to 19 years 14,241 6.3%
20 to 24 years 12,836 5.68%
25 to 29 years 15,098 6.68%
30 to 34 years 14,881 6.58%
35 to 39 years 13,790 6.1%
40 to 44 years 14,499 6.41%
45 to 49 years 16,149 7.14%
50 to 54 years 16,157 7.15%
55 to 59 years 15,765 6.97%
60 to 64 years 14,383 6.36%
65 to 69 years 12,498 5.53%
70 to 74 years 9,597 4.24%
75 to 79 years 6,613 2.92%
80 to 84 years 3,870 1.71%
85 years and over 3,540 1.57%
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Gaston County, NC population by age group

Key stats
69,257
Population under 25 years
58,268
Population aged 25-44
62,454
Population aged 45-64
36,118
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Gaston County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Gaston County, NC population by age group. The largest age group was 50-54 years with a poulation of 16,157 (7.15% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Gaston County, NC was for the group of age 50-54 years with a population of 16,157 (7.15%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Gaston County, NC was the 85+ years with a population of 3,540 (1.57%).

Gaston County, NC population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Gaston County, NC's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Gaston County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Gaston County, NC population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 138,711 (61.35% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 51,268 22.68%
18 to 64 years 138,711 61.35%
85 years and over 36,118 15.97%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Gaston County's population under 18 was 22.68%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Gaston County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.35%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Gaston County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 15.97% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Gaston County, NC population pyramid

Population pyramid for Gaston County, NC is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Gaston County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Gaston County, NC, is 28.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Gaston County, NC, is 24.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Gaston County, NC is 53.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Gaston County, NC is 4.1.
The graph shows Gaston County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Gaston County, NC population pyramid i.e. Gaston County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Gaston County, NC's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 6,806 6,343 13,149
5 to 9 years 7,442 6,759 14,201
10 to 14 years 7,343 7,487 14,830
15 to 19 years 7,402 6,839 14,241
20 to 24 years 6,543 6,293 12,836
25 to 29 years 7,383 7,715 15,098
30 to 34 years 7,176 7,705 14,881
35 to 39 years 6,698 7,092 13,790
40 to 44 years 6,776 7,723 14,499
45 to 49 years 7,893 8,256 16,149
50 to 54 years 8,046 8,111 16,157
55 to 59 years 7,727 8,038 15,765
60 to 64 years 6,868 7,515 14,383
65 to 69 years 6,008 6,490 12,498
70 to 74 years 4,142 5,455 9,597
75 to 79 years 2,779 3,834 6,613
80 to 84 years 1,460 2,410 3,870
85 years and over 1,165 2,375 3,540
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Things to know

What is the population of Gaston County, NC under 18?

Gaston County's population under the age of 18 is 51,268, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.68% of the total resident population of Gaston County, NC.

What is the aging population in Gaston County, NC?

Gaston County's population aged 65 years and above was 36,118. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 15.97% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Gaston County, NC Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Gaston County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Gaston County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Gaston County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Gaston County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Gaston County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Gaston County, NC was for the group of age 50-54 years with a population of 16,157 (7.15%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Gaston County, NC was the 85+ years with a population of 3,540 (1.57%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Gaston County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Gaston County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Gaston County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Gaston County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Gaston County, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Gaston County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Gaston County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Gaston County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Gaston County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Gaston County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Gaston County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Gaston County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Gaston County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Gaston County, NC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Gaston County, NC population pyramid, which represents the Gaston County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Gaston County, NC, is 28.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Gaston County, NC, is 24.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Gaston County, NC is 53.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Gaston County, NC is 4.1.

Gaston County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Gaston County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Gaston County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Gaston County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Gaston County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Gaston County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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