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Gate City

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.981
State:
Virginia

Gate City is a town located in Scott County, Virginia. Gate City has a 2026 population of 2,005. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Gate City is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,046 in 2020.

The median household income in Gate City is $42,857 with a poverty rate of 16.68%. The median age in Gate City is 41.4 years: 34 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males.

2K
Total Population
504
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.35%
Growth

Gate City Population

Gate City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,005-7-0.35%
20252,012-7-0.35%
20242,019-7-0.35%
20232,026-8-0.39%
20222,03410.05%
20212,033-13-0.64%
20202,04610.05%
20191,865-8-0.43%
20181,873-27-1.42%
20171,900-17-0.89%
20161,917-26-1.34%
20151,943-28-1.42%
20141,971-24-1.2%
20131,995-23-1.14%
20122,018-9-0.44%
20112,027-7-0.34%
20102,043-1-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 34 years

Gate City Adults

There are 1,602 adults, (414 of whom are seniors) in Gate City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,029 (53.4%)
Male: 899 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gate City includes 91.86% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,77191.86%
Two or more races814.2%
Black or African American542.8%
Other race221.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races381.97%
Other race100.52%
White60.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,76591.55%
Black or African American542.8%
Two or more races432.23%
Other race120.62%

Gate City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gate City 's average per capita income is $49,122. Household income levels show a median of $42,857. The poverty rate stands at 16.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,129-
Families$98,646$105,259
Households$42,857$73,064
Non Families$19,583$27,620

$49,122

Average Income

$42,857

Median Household Income

16.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)