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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gatesville

North Carolina · 281 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Gatesville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

281
−12%since 1990
from 318 in 1990
1990 – 2025
696 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 787 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
−10%since 1990
from 45.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2063034004975941990201020202024Gatesville
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,375
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,190
+29%since 1990
from $14,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
82.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
17.1% rent
1.7
−21%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(262)
Black16.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Diversity Score36.7%(117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(245)
Black11%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.6%(72)
26
−30%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+1%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gatesville, North Carolina?

Gatesville, North Carolina has about 281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gatesville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gatesville, North Carolina earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gatesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Gatesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Gatesville, North Carolina?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gatesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gatesville, North Carolina?

About 3.9% of people in Gatesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gatesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gatesville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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