COUNTY · NC
Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37071 and an estimated population of 237,242 (Census 2023), 12th largest of 100 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Gaston County
- State
- North Carolina
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 37071
- State FIPS
- 37
- Population (2023)
- 237,242
- Change since 2020
- +3.8%
- State rank
- 12 of 100
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Carolina
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Gaston County?
Gaston County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37071: 37 for the state and 071 for the county.
What state is Gaston County in?
Gaston County is in North Carolina.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.