U.S. County · Profile

Gates County

10.3KTotal Population
30Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.69%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Gates County has a population of 10,343 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Gates County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White63.2%6,537
Black or African American31.5%3,258
Two or More Races3.5%362
Hispanic or Latino3.2%331
Some Other Race1.1%114
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%62
Asian0.1%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Gates County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,750
25.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,091
26.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.3%
24.3% above national average
Median Age
47.3 years

Income & Poverty

$55,750Median Household Income
$28,091Per Capita Income
14.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,750$67,399
Families$69,503$77,228
Married-couple Families$69,503$77,843
Nonfamily Households$34,609$37,378

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Gates County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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