Wingate, North Carolina
Wingate: City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Wingate is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,491 and a population density of 676 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,724 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wingate
| Population : | 4,724 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 28174 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 5.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 587 feet / 179 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:18:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 915 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 26.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wingate is located at 34°59'4"N 80°26'57"W (34.9843200, -80.4492300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wingate
Demographics
The population of Wingate increased by 26.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,491 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,572 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,603 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,810 | 5.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,757 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,863 | 2.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,963 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,369 | 9.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,549 | 3.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,594 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,724 | 2.75% | estimation process |
Schools in Wingate
College & universities near Wingate, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199962 | Wingate University | Wingate (NC) | 28174-0159 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wingate, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wingate
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winga Post Office | Wingate (NC) | 28174 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wingate , Indiana human settlement in Indiana, United States of America with a population of 267 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 41,040 | A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. |
| Monroe | 35,668 | City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Waxhaw | 17,987 | Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA |
| Stallings | 16,456 | Town |
| Weddington | 11,389 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,476 | Village in the United States |
| Unionville | 7,344 | County seat of Union County, South Carolina |
| Marvin | 6,920 | Village in North Carolina |
| Lake Park | 3,999 | Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fairview | 3,684 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Marshville | 2,835 | Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hemby Bridge | 1,846 | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mineral Springs | 1,208 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Jaars | 597 | Township in Union County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Wingate distances to largest North Carolina cities
