Gastonia Population 2026

Gastonia has a population of 74,543, making it the #505 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 118× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gastonia (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

74,543

Rank in United States

#505

Coordinates

35.26°N, 81.19°W

~245 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

546 km

339 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Carolina

City	Population	Rank in United States
Charlotte	911,311	#15
Raleigh	482,295	#39
Greensboro	285,342	#71
Durham	257,636	#83
Winston-Salem	241,218	#90
Fayetteville	201,963	#119
Cary	159,769	#166
Wilmington	115,933	#255

Cities near Gastonia

Charlotte911,311 people · ~31 km away
Shelby20,189 people · ~32 km away
Huntersville52,704 people · ~35 km away
Cornelius28,092 people · ~39 km away
Rock Hill71,548 people · ~40 km away
Matthews30,678 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gastonia?

Gastonia has a population of 74,543 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #505 biggest city in United States.

What state is Gastonia in?

Gastonia is located in North Carolina, United States.

Is Gastonia the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 546 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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