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Gastonia: Where opportunity meets Southern hospitality.

Gastonia offers a diverse mix of quiet residential areas, bustling commercial districts, and revitalized historic neighborhoods. The city maintains a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere, with a growing arts and culture scene adding to its vibrancy.

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Gastonia, Gaston County

City Snapshot

Population

80,411

County

Gaston County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$58,047

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Union Road Volunteer Fire Department

Crowders Mountain Volunteer Fire/Rescue

City of Gastonia Fire Department

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Community Leaders

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Richard Franks

Mayor of Gastonia

Republican Party

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Thom Tillis

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Ted Budd

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Josh Stein
Josh Stein

Governor

Democratic Party