Gates County's estimated 2026 population is 10,180 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gates County is the 96th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 12,165 and has seen a growth of -16.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.6 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 8,382 adults, (2,357 of whom are seniors) in Gates County.
Female: 5,503 (53%)
Male: 4,873 (47%)
The racial composition of Gates County includes 63.31% White, 31.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,569 | 63.31% |
| Black or African American | 3,220 | 31.03% |
| Two or more races | 472 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.54% |
Gates County's average per capita income is $46,161. Household income levels show a median of $66,333. The poverty rate stands at 9.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,643 | - |
| Families | $79,576 | $88,042 |
| Households | $66,333 | $75,387 |
| Non Families | $43,897 | $49,789 |
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