Gates County, North Carolina

Total Population: 10,437

County Seat: Gatesville

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.1%
Two or More Races3.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

10.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.