Gates County, NC

Living in Gates County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 27
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Schools 23
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Residents

12k Population -491 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black33%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$544 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas28%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gates County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Gates County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 2
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 58 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 5 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gates County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding46
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gates County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gates County, NC

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Ridgecroft School
18 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Gates County, NC

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Chowan University
22 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gates County, NC

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Airports

Airports near Gates County, NC

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