Gaston, North Carolina

About Gaston

Gaston, NC is a tiny community located in northeastern North Carolina with an estimated population of 967.

Gaston holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 572 residents per square mile.

📰 Gaston News Today

• NC State, Gaston College lead $480 million defense textile hub Business North Carolina · Aug 17
• Gaston County bridge project to start Monday; expect delays WSOC TV · Aug 14
• Gaston County resident first confirmed case of West Nile virus in North Carolina: What to know WBTV · Aug 5
• How many people live in Gaston County, NC? USAFacts · Apr 6
• NCDHHS Announces First West Nile Virus Case of 2026 Gaston County · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gaston Unique

• Positioned in northeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gaston

• Aunt Sarah's Pancake House
• The Stir Fry Grill — asian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Roanoke Canal Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gaston

• Dwight Hall Recreation Park reviews ★
• Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Gaston

• Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
• KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
• Northampton County High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gaston

🏘️ Nearby Communities