Gates County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gates County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37073
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 340.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.13 sq mi
- Total Area
- 345.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.442135
- Longitude
- -76.702355
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,265
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,271
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,099 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 1.6% |
| White | 6,580 | 64.1% |
| Black | 3,263 | 31.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,161 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 1.4% |
| White | 5,315 | 64.3% |
| Black | 2,722 | 32.9% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,376
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,742
- Poverty Rate
- 9.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 961
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,569 | 63.3% |
| Black | 3,220 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,291
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,200 | 43.9% |
| Republican | 1,808 | 24.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,254 | 30.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,439 | 47.2% |
| Female | 3,849 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,467 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 1.4% |
| Black | 2,396 | 32.9% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,279
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,674 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 44.1% |
| Black | 1,395 | 58.2% |
| Asian | 13 | 52.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,009 | 58.4% |
| Female | 2,268 | 58.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,701 (35.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 829 (10.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,827
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $177,826
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,200
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.5%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.