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Gates

Tennessee · 664 residents · 0.705 sq mi
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Gates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,712. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 237 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
664
−26%since 2000
from 901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4335747158559961990201020202024Gates
2024619
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,712
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,223
+74%since 2000
from $9,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
50.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+50%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(305)
Black47.9%(318)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(18)
Diversity Score67.4%(447)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates, Tennessee?

Gates, Tennessee has about 664 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gates, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gates, Tennessee earns about $29,712 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Gates, Tennessee?

About 14.6% 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 21.7% 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 67 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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