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Gatesville

North Carolina · 321 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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Gatesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,100. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
+14%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+13%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2063034004975941990201020202024Gatesville
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,092
+32%since 2000
from $18,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+155%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(245)
Black11%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(252)
Black20.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(7)
Diversity Score44.6%(143)
Diversity Score
45
+74%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
59.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gatesville, North Carolina?

Gatesville, North Carolina has about 321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gatesville, North Carolina earns about $34,375 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 $151,100, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Gatesville, North Carolina?

About 21.7% 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 25.0% of people in Gatesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gatesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gatesville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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