Gates County, NC Demographics
Gates County, NC is the 95th most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina, with 10,478 residents across 341 square miles. That is about 31 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 10,478 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 341 sq mi |
| Density | 31 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Gates County compares to the US
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Central Location: Gates County, NC
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Gates County, NC
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9701 | 4,117 | 164.5 | 25 |
| Census Tract 9702 | 3,476 | 72.1 | 48 |
| Census Tract 9703 | 2,885 | 104.1 | 28 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.