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Gates County Schools
Gates County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 10,376. The median household income is $66,333 and the median age is 47.6.
10,376
Population
31
People / sq mi
$66,333
Median Income
47.6
Median Age
Gates County Schools covers 341 sq mi of land at 30.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 37.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,333
Median Household Income
$31,687
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$170,800
Median Home Value
$1,143
Median Rent
80.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.1%
High School+
10.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gates County Schools serves a community with a population of 10,376 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Gates County Schools is $66,333, with a per capita income of $31,687. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Gates County Schools is 63.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 37.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gates County Schools, 90.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gates County Schools is $170,800, with a median rent of $1,143. The homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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Data for Gates County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3701680).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.