Gates County, North Carolina

Gates County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

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 245 years ago in 1778.

Gates County locator map
Location of Gates County on North Carolina map.

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%
Named for : Horatio Gates
Capital : Gatesville
Establishment : January 01, 1779
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 07:13:58 (25th April 2024)
Density : 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.39% (2010-2020)
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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.

Gates County map

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

Gates County has 7 neighbours.

  • Camden County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Chowan County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Hertford County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Pasquotank County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Perquimans County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Southampton County county in Virginia, United States
  • Suffolk The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia. It is located on the James River in southeastern Virginia. Suffolk is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Suffolk Museum and Cultural Center and the Suffolk Visitor Center.

  • 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

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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, .

List

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