Gaston, South Carolina

About Gaston

Gaston, SC is a small town located in central South Carolina with an estimated population of 1,641.

Officially, Gaston is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 308 residents per square mile.

📰 Gaston News Today

• Gaston County men arrested after 40 dogs found amid dogfighting investigation in South Carolina WBTV · Aug 18
• Two Gaston County men accused of dogfighting ring in South Carolina: SLED Queen City News · Aug 18
• Three Midlands family members split $750,000 lottery win WLTX · Aug 13
• This SC airport is for sale — and it costs less than most houses on Lake Murray Post and Courier · Aug 3
• News | PPG's speedy building purchase extends the reach of South Carolina's I-26 industrial corridor CoStar · Mar 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gaston Unique

• Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Gaston

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gaston

• Chile Caliente
• No. 1 China II
• PaparoniÄs Pizzeria & Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Gaston

• Frances F. Mack Intermediate
• Sandhills Middle

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gaston

🏘️ Nearby Communities