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Gastonia, NC Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
80 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 13%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 22%
65+: 15% percent
15-24: 13%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 22%
65+: 15% percent
Household size
2.6 People
Household composition
Families: 65%
Non-families: 35%; Married couples: 45%
Single parent: 20% percent
Non-families: 35%; Married couples: 45%
Single parent: 20% percent
Education level
High school or higher: 88%
Bachelor's or higher: 24% percent
Bachelor's or higher: 24% percent
Median household income
56,676 USD/year
Employment rate
65.6 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Manufacturing: 20%, Healthcare: 15%, Retail: 12%, Education: 10% percent
Cost of living index
90 index
Retail sales per capita
8,500 USD/year
Disposable income
45,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 3%, Dining: 5%, Electronics: 2% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Grocery, apparel, dining, big-box stores, limited luxury
Number of competitors
15 major retailers
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Walmart, Target, Food Lion present
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate, driven by local employment centers
Rent costs
18 USD/sqm/month
Property values
250,000 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zones allow retail development
Business permits
Streamlined process via city hall, average 30 days
Availability of retail space
10 SQM
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-85 and US-321
Public transportation access
CATS bus service available
Parking availability
41,000
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate in downtown areas
Vehicle traffic
High on major corridors like Franklin Blvd
Public transport accessibility
Good via CATS, multiple routes
Commute times
25 minutes average
Work patterns
9-5 standard, some shift work in manufacturing
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented, local and chain stores
Brand affinity
Preference for national brands like Walmart, Target
Consumer loyalty
High to discount retailers, moderate to premium
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, local events, family dining
Crime statistics
Violent: 600, Property: 3,500 per 100,000 incidents/100k people
Shoplifting rates
2.5 percent of retail sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in malls, community programs
Tourist spending
50,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
200,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Schiele Museum events, festivals
Seasonal attractions
Summer parks, holiday markets
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
6.2 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
25 %
Sustainable retail demand
High due to population growth
Major upcoming retail projects
Mixed-use developments near I-85
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Food Lion: 35%, Walmart: 30%, Harris Teeter: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery trips, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low demand, under 5% of sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Franklin Square for everyday needs
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, variety, dining
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Mid-range: 30%, Luxury: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
2 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Lack of entertainment retail, premium dining
Trade area population
150,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, supported by metro growth
Projected retail growth rate
3.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Multiple bus stops near retail
Walkability score
45 index
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent via I-85, low congestion
Parking capacity in comparable malls
3,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and industrial, planned mixed-use
Retail Destinations in Gastonia, NC
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Gastonia, NC at a Glance
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