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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gates County

North Carolina · 10,516 residents · 340.612 sq mi
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Gates County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,647. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,516
+13%since 1990
from 9,305 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+11%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,647
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,408 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,963
+38%since 1990
from $11,561 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(5,107)
Black45.1%(4,195)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score61.9%(5,764)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(6,154)
Black39.1%(4,113)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(81)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score61.3%(6,447)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 31.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Gates County to nearby counties

GATES COUNTY VS
Hertford County
Income$45,537+28%
Home value$119,200+80%
Population19,015+86%
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GATES COUNTY VS
Suffolk
Income$92,666+160%
Home value$347,400+425%
Population104,699+923%
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GATES COUNTY VS
Franklin
Income$63,245+77%
Home value$256,600+288%
Population8,478−17%
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GATES COUNTY VS
Chowan County
Income$53,864+51%
Home value$235,800+256%
Population14,082+38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gates County, North Carolina?

Gates County, North Carolina has about 10,516 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gates County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gates County, North Carolina earns about $35,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gates County, North Carolina expensive?

In Gates County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $66,200, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Gates County, North Carolina?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gates County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gates County, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of people in Gates County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gates County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gates County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,211 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9703
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 27937ZIP 27926ZIP 27938ZIP 27935ZIP 27979ZIP 27946ZIP 27969
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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