Gate City, Virginia
Gate City: Town in Virginia
About
Gate City is a town located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,034 and a population density of 199 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,867 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gate City
| Population : | 1,867 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Scott County |
| Postal code : | 24251 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 10.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,339 feet / 408 meters |
| Capital city : | Gate City is capital of Scott County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:00:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 183 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gate City is located at 36°38'16"N 82°34'52"W (36.6378800, -82.5809900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gate City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gate City decreased by 8.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,034 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,030 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,021 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,000 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,974 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,947 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,922 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,904 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,880 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,869 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,867 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gate City
1 Creation Kingdom Zoo
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2 Grogan Park
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3 Scott County Historical Society
137 E Jackson St, Gate City, VA 24251, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Gate City Suspension Bridge
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People born in Gate City (5)
People born in Gate City, including politician Fayette McMullen, physician Bayard Taylor Horton, politician Charles S. Pendleton, .
List
- Mac McClung (American basketball player) he was born in 06/01/2000
- Ford C. Quillen he was born in 21/09/1938
Schools in Gate City
College & universities near Gate City, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221908 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville (TN) | 37617-0246 |
| 232788 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap (VA) | 24219 |
| 484358 | Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Johnson City (TN) | 37601-1526 |
| 233897 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise (VA) | 24293-4400 |
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
Post offices near Gate City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gate City Post Office | Gate City (VA) | 24251 |
Other cities in Scott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Weber City | 1,262 | Town of the United States |
| Nickelsville | 362 | Town of the United States |
| Dungannon | 299 | Town in Scott County, Virginia, United States |
| Duffield | 83 | Town of the United States |
| Clinchport | 65 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gate City distances to largest Virginia cities
