Gates County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,376 | — | #2,460 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,333 | -11.7% | #1,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.6 years | +22.4% | #395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 | -39.4% | #1,794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,143 | -1.7% | #636 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.4% | #666 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gates County has a population of 10,376, making it the #2,460 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gates County is $66,333, ranking #1,488 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Gates County is $170,800 (-39.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,143/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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93.8% of residents in Gates County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Gates County, North Carolina
Gates County, North Carolina has a total population of 10,376, making it the 2,460th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gates County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gates County is $66,333, which ranks #1,488 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Gates County is $170,800, 39.4% below the national median. Renters in Gates County pay a median gross rent of $1,143 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gates County, 10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 45.8 min.
Gates County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Gates County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.