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Gates

New York · 4,956 residents · 1.979 sq mi
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Gates has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,187. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $123,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,956
+2%since 2019
from 4,872 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
43.9
−1%since 2019
from 44.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K201020202024Gates
20245K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(235)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(237)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(254)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196%(299)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(247)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(664)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(590)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(624)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.7%(729)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(595)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(318)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(164)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,187
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,271 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,382
+6%since 2019
from $28,756 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $118,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,397
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,190 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
11.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−13%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gates on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,163)
Black4.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(154)
Asian2.3%(112)
Other4.7%(228)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(3,440)
Black11%(545)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(462)
Asian5.4%(269)
Other6%(298)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.4%(162)
Cuban1.1%(52)
Colombian0.3%(16)
Mexican0.2%(8)
Ancestry
Italian29.7%(1,419)
German25%(1,196)
Irish17.3%(829)
English8.3%(397)
French5.2%(247)
Polish3.6%(170)
American2.8%(134)
Dutch2.7%(129)
Swiss1%(50)
British0.7%(32)
Scottish0.6%(31)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.6%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(25)
Slovene0.5%(22)
Danish0.4%(20)
Welsh0.4%(19)
Canadian0.4%(17)
Greek0.3%(16)
Belgian0.3%(12)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+3%since 2019
from 15.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 69.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
Female
58.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
Foreign born
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(560)
Married57.2%(973)
Widowed1.7%(29)
Divorced8.2%(140)
Women 15+
Never married32.7%(678)
Married42.6%(884)
Widowed11.9%(247)
Divorced12.8%(266)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates, New York?

Gates, New York has about 4,956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gates, New York earns about $65,187 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 $123,700, and the typical rent is about $1,397 a month.

How educated are people in Gates, New York?

About 22.1% 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 16.5% 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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