| Place Name | Gaston |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27832 |
| County | Northampton County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,412 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -12.50% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 49.55% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Roanoke Rapids, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 1st |
| State House Districts | 27 |
| State Senate Districts | 3 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 49.55% |
| African American | 49.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.64% |