Gates County, North Carolina
Gates County: county in North Carolina, United States
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Gates County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,197 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,464 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gatesville. The county was created 247 years ago in 1778.
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Gates County at a glance
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Quick Facts about Gates County
| Population | 11,464 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 895 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4449,-76.7005 |
| Named for | Horatio Gates |
| Capital | Gatesville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1779 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:15:42 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gates County is located at 36°26'42"N 76°42'2"W (36.4448900, -76.7004900). It has 7 neighbors: Camden County, Chowan County, Hertford County, Pasquotank County, Perquimans County, Southampton County and Suffolk.
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Gates County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gates County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gatesville | 290 | Township in Gates County, North Carolina |
Official website of Gates County
Official Website- Gatesville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gates County decreased by 6.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,197 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,043 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,890 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,703 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,633 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,531 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,569 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,514 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,563 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,562 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,464 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Gates County (8)
People born in Gates County, including Confederate Army general Laurence S. Baker, bishop Costen Jordan Harrell, political scientist Floyd Millard Riddick, .
More notable people
- Pomeroy Parker (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 17/03/1874
- William Paul Roberts (Confederate Army general) he was born in 11/07/1841
- Thad A. Eure (American politician) he was born in 15/11/1899
- Herman Riddick (American football coach) he was born in 28/07/1907
- Lycurgus R. Varser (American judge) he was born in 13/08/1878
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |