| Place Name | Gaston Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| County | Northampton County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2021) | 5,535 |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 49.75% |
| 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 | 46.1% |
| African American | 49.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% |
| Asian | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.36% |