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Gates

Tennessee · 645 residents (2025 est.) · 0.705 sq mi
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Gates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,146. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 282 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,300. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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
619
−31%since 2000
from 901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:645 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4335747158559961990201020202024Gates
2024619
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,146
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,648
+108%since 2000
from $9,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−22%since 2010
from 0.506 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance21%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(414)
Black53.3%(480)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(563)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(219)
Black61.2%(379)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score62.4%(386)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 37.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+47.7 ptssince 2017
from 38.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates, Tennessee?

Gates, Tennessee has about 619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gates, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gates, Tennessee earns about $51,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gates, Tennessee expensive?

In Gates, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Gates, Tennessee?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gates, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gates, Tennessee?

About 28.6% of people in Gates, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gates, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gates, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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