Gates County, North Carolina
Total Population: 10,437
County Seat: Gatesville
Median Home Value
$163,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$61,612
Across all households
Median Age
47.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.5%
65 Years and Over
22.0%
Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
6.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
10.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$61,612
Mean Household Income
$72,701
Per Capita Income
$31,342
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$163,900
Median Rent
$940/mo
Total Housing Units
4,809
Owner-Occupied
82.3%
Renter-Occupied
17.7%
Vacancy Rate
12.3%
Married Couple Households
51.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.0%
Average Household Size
2.46
Broadband Internet Access
74.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37073.