Gates County's 2026 population is estimated at 10,189, reflecting a -0.54% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Gates County is the 96th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 12,165 and has grown -16.24% since 2010.
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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