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Gates

New York · 4,691 residents · 1.979 sq mi
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Gates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $168,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,691
+3%since 2023
from 4,576 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,370 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 2,312 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
−11%since 2023
from 45.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K201020202024Gates
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,647
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,003 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,653
+4%since 2023
from $33,337 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+6%since 2023
from 0.424 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,110
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,525 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+4%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(3,622)
Black3.5%(158)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(576)
Asian3%(137)
Other1.8%(83)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,149)
Black3.9%(183)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,137)
Asian2.2%(101)
Other2.6%(121)
Diversity Score61%(2,861)
Diversity Score
61
+37%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+4%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Female
50.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Foreign born
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates, New York?

Gates, New York has about 4,691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gates, New York?

The typical household in Gates, New York earns about $54,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gates, New York expensive?

In Gates, New York, the median home is worth about $168,600, and the typical rent is about $2,110 a month.

How educated are people in Gates, New York?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gates, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gates, New York?

About 21.4% of people in Gates, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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