Gastonia Times

Of the 226,097 citizens living in Gaston County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Gaston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.2% or 167,832 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 17.1% and totaled 38,614 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gaston County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Gaston County.

	Estimated Total
White	167,832
African American	38,614
Multiracial	10,664
Some Other Race	4,369
Asian	3,883
American Indian or Alaska Native	549
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	186

Source: US Census Bureau