Gates County's estimated 2026 population is 10,189 with a growth rate of -0.54% 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 -16.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gates County includes 63.47% White, 31.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (63.47%)
Black or African American (31.18%)
Two or more races (4.25%)
Other race (0.65%)
Native American (0.45%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,624 | 63.47% |
| Black or African American | 3,254 | 31.18% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 4.25% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.45% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Gates County's average per capita income is $47,462. Household income levels show a median of $61,612. The poverty rate stands at 11.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,210 | - |
| Families | $76,599 | $86,915 |
| Households | $61,612 | $72,701 |
| Non Families | $42,854 | $47,854 |
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