Gates County, North Carolina Population 2022
Gates County, North Carolina's estimated population is 11,559 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gates County, North Carolina is the 94th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 12,165 and has seen a growth of -4.98% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 5,392 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 5,881 | 489 | 9.07% |
| 1810 | 5,965 | 84 | 1.43% |
| 1820 | 6,837 | 872 | 14.62% |
| 1830 | 7,866 | 1,029 | 15.05% |
| 1840 | 8,161 | 295 | 3.75% |
| 1850 | 8,426 | 265 | 3.25% |
| 1860 | 8,443 | 17 | 0.20% |
| 1870 | 7,724 | -719 | -8.52% |
| 1880 | 8,897 | 1,173 | 15.19% |
| 1890 | 10,252 | 1,355 | 15.23% |
| 1900 | 10,413 | 161 | 1.57% |
| 1910 | 10,455 | 42 | 0.40% |
| 1920 | 10,537 | 82 | 0.78% |
| 1930 | 10,551 | 14 | 0.13% |
| 1940 | 10,060 | -491 | -4.65% |
| 1950 | 9,555 | -505 | -5.02% |
| 1960 | 9,254 | -301 | -3.15% |
| 1970 | 8,524 | -730 | -7.89% |
| 1980 | 8,875 | 351 | 4.12% |
| 1990 | 9,305 | 430 | 4.85% |
| 2010 | 12,165 | 2,860 | 30.74% |
| 2011 | 12,043 | -122 | -1.00% |
| 2012 | 11,890 | -153 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 11,703 | -187 | -1.57% |
| 2014 | 11,633 | -70 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 11,531 | -102 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 11,569 | 38 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 11,514 | -55 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 11,563 | 49 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 11,562 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 11,561 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 11,560 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 11,559 | -1 | -0.01% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,260 | 63.03% |
| Black or African American | 3,638 | 31.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 93 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 178 | 1.55% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 347 | 3.01% |
Gates County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,690 | 2.44 | 77.4 |
| Married | 2,346 | 3.14 | 85.1 |
| Male | 181 | 3.17 | 90.6 |
| Female | 547 | 3.05 | 42 |
| Non Family | 1,616 | 1.16 | 76.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 3.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 596 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 3,287 | 39.19% |
| Some College | 2,056 | 24.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,072 | 12.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 640 | 7.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 405 | 4.83% |
Gates County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 162 | 54 |
| Asian | 82 | 48 | 13 |
| White | 5,266 | 4,812 | 686 |
| Black | 2,774 | 2,358 | 285 |
| Native American | 93 | 75 | 5 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 40.00%.
$38,084
Average Earnings
$42,293
Average Male
$29,490
Average Female
Gates County, North Carolina Language by Age
Gates County, North Carolina Language
97.16% of Gates County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 2.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
Gates County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,604 | 976 | 27.08% |
| White | 7,223 | 511 | 7.07% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
13.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gates County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gates County, North Carolina is Black, with 27.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gates County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.88%.
Gates County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Gates County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Gates County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Gates County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 9.75% |
| Black | 246 | 8.05% |
| Native American | 15 | 16.13% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.29% |
Gates County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
8.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.05%
Born in Gates County, North Carolina
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.01% of Gates County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 46.05% having been born in North Carolina. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990