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Accessing public records in Gastonia, NC

Gastonia is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Gaston County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Gaston County Sheriff's Office, Gaston County Police Department and Gastonia Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Charlotte and Concord.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Gastonia residents.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

North Carolina Department of Public Safety: Provides access to records related to criminal history checks, arrest records, and driver's license records.

North Carolina Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

North Carolina Department of Transportation: Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

In addition, Belmont Abbey College. may contain records for residents of Gastonia.

Complete public record stats in Gastonia, NC

Crime rates in Gastonia, NC

Primary law enforecment agencies in Gastonia

Name Type County City
Gaston County Sheriff's Office County Gaston
Gaston County Police Department County Gaston
Gastonia Police Department City Gaston Gastonia
On average, overall crime occurs 98% more than the national average and is solved 36% of the time. In Gastonia, Arson is committed at a per capita rate (32 / 100k residents) which is 194% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Arson occurred 25.4 times per year. And the least common crime is Rape but is still committed 7% more than the national average. And is solved 57.06% of the time.

Reporting Agency: Gastonia Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 606.7 | Last Year Count: 511 | 5-Year Average Count: 482.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 52.3%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 126% higher than national rate.

+126%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 808.7 | Last Year Count: 645 | 5-Year Average Count: 642.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 49.63%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 112% higher than national rate.

+112%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 150 | Last Year Count: 99 | 5-Year Average Count: 119.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 36.58%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 85% higher than national rate.

+85%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 32 | Last Year Count: 22 | 5-Year Average Count: 25.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 24.41%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 194% higher than national rate.

+194%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 9.3 | Last Year Count: 8 | 5-Year Average Count: 7.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 51.35%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 48% higher than national rate.

+48%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 591.3 | Last Year Count: 474 | 5-Year Average Count: 470 | Solved (5yr ave): 21.06%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 119% higher than national rate.

+119%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 397.8 | Last Year Count: 342 | 5-Year Average Count: 316.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 16.26%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 41% higher than national rate.

+41%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 3208.5 | Last Year Count: 2411 | 5-Year Average Count: 2550.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 25.51%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 129% higher than national rate.

+129%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 42.8 | Last Year Count: 17 | 5-Year Average Count: 34 | Solved (5yr ave): 57.06%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 7% higher than national rate.

+7%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 4197.6 | Last Year Count: 3227 | 5-Year Average Count: 3336.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 24.01%
Gastonia's per capita rate is 115% higher than national rate.

+115%

Income distribution in Gastonia, NC

The household income level of $15,000 To $20,000 is 86% more common than the national average, making up 6.8% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -47% less common than the national average, making up 9.2% of the population in Gastonia.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Gastonia is -1.44% less than National Ave.)

3.1%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Gastonia is -1.1% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Gastonia is 60.28% higher than National Ave.)

6.2%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Gastonia is 86.62% higher than National Ave.)

6.8%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Gastonia is 22.45% higher than National Ave.)

4.7%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Gastonia is 30.83% higher than National Ave.)

10.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Gastonia is 30.18% higher than National Ave.)

14.1%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Gastonia is 9.38% higher than National Ave.)

17.4%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Gastonia is -7.83% less than National Ave.)

11.2%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Gastonia is -7.58% less than National Ave.)

14.5%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Gastonia is -47.66% less than National Ave.)

9.2%

Education levels in Gastonia, NC

Colleges in Gaston County

Name Type
Belmont Abbey College University or College
The education level of Less Than Highschool is 27% more common than the national average, making up 13.8% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -36% less common than the national average, making up 8.5% of the population in Gastonia.

Less Than Highschool (Gastonia is 27.12% higher than National Ave.)

13.8%

Highschool (Gastonia is 13.67% higher than National Ave.)

27.7%

Some College (Gastonia is 23.89% higher than National Ave.)

33.6%

Bachelors (Gastonia is -20.05% less than National Ave.)

16.4%

Graduate Degree (Gastonia is -36.42% less than National Ave.)

8.5%

College Or Above (Gastonia is -26.51% less than National Ave.)

24.9%

Stem Degree (Gastonia is -12.72% less than National Ave.)

37.1%

Socioeconimics in Gastonia, NC

In Gastonia, the Divorced percent is 31% higher than the national average, making up 16.1% of the population. And Limited English percent is -54% lower than the national average, making up 2.4% of the population.

Married (Gastonia is -2.96% less than National Ave.)

43.3%

Divorced (Gastonia is 31.77% higher than National Ave.)

16.1%

Never Married (Gastonia is -0.29% less than National Ave.)

34%

Widowed (Gastonia is 26.58% higher than National Ave.)

6.7%

Home Ownership (Gastonia is -9.12% less than National Ave.)

54%

Rent Burden (Gastonia is 10.11% higher than National Ave.)

33%

Labor Force Participation (Gastonia is 4.18% higher than National Ave.)

65%

Unemployment Rate (Gastonia is -0.41% less than National Ave.)

5.6%

Disabled (Gastonia is 20.1% higher than National Ave.)

14.4%

Poverty (Gastonia is 14.68% higher than National Ave.)

14.4%

Limited English (Gastonia is -54.25% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Commute Time (Gastonia is -1.05% less than National Ave.)

25.5%

Health Uninsured (Gastonia is 27.72% higher than National Ave.)

10.5%

Demograhics in Gastonia, NC

White (Gastonia is -4.08% less than National Ave.)

60.6%

Black (Gastonia is 133.2% higher than National Ave.)

29.6%

Hispanic (Gastonia is -48.45% less than National Ave.)

10%

Multiple (Gastonia is -32.73% less than National Ave.)

4.8%

Other (Gastonia is -44.94% less than National Ave.)

3.3%

Asian (Gastonia is -77.75% less than National Ave.)

1.4%

Native (Gastonia is -59.43% less than National Ave.)

0.3%

Pacific (Gastonia is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Gastonia, NC

Age Under 10 (Gastonia is 14.19% higher than National Ave.)

13.4%

Age 10 To 19 (Gastonia is 8.57% higher than National Ave.)

13.8%

Age 20s (Gastonia is -6.2% less than National Ave.)

12.8%

Age 30s (Gastonia is -3.51% less than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 40s (Gastonia is 18.11% higher than National Ave.)

14.2%

Age 50s (Gastonia is -1.94% less than National Ave.)

12.1%

Age 60s (Gastonia is -1.84% less than National Ave.)

10.7%

Age 70s (Gastonia is 2.84% higher than National Ave.)

6.7%

Age Over 80 (Gastonia is -7.02% less than National Ave.)

3.4%

General info in Gastonia, NC

County Name Gaston
Population 194,190
Population Proper 79,483
Density 572
Age Median 38.00 (Gastonia is 2.91% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.18 (Gastonia is 1.18% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 53.00 (Gastonia is 1.42% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 29,600.00 (Gastonia is -17.37% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 181,773.00 (Gastonia is -42.7% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 976.00 (Gastonia is -21.05% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 33.00 (Gastonia is 10.11% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Gastonia and Gaston County

Name Type County City
Gaston County Sheriff's Office County Gaston
Belmont Police Department City Gaston Belmont
Bessemer City Police Department City Gaston Bessemer City
Cherryville Police Department City Gaston Cherryville
Dallas Police Department City Gaston Dallas
Gaston County Police Department County Gaston
Gastonia Police Department City Gaston Gastonia
Stanley Police Department City Gaston Stanley
Lowell Police Department City Gaston Lowell
Mount Holly Police Department City Gaston Mount Holly
Cramerton Police Department City Gaston Cramerton
Ranlo Police Department City Gaston Ranlo
Belmont Abbey College University or College Gaston

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