Gatesville, North Carolina | |
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 Buildings along Court Street | |
 Location of Gatesville, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates:36°24′26″N76°45′24″W / 36.40722°N 76.75667°W /36.40722; -76.75667 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates |
| Founded | 1779 |
| Incorporated | 1830 |
| Named after | Horatio Gates[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 267 |
| • Density | 661.2/sq mi (255.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 27938 |
| Area code | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-25680[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406552[3] |
Gatesville is a town inGates County, North Carolina, United States.[3] The population was 321 at the2010 census. It is thecounty seat of Gates County.[5]
The area which presently encompasses Gatesville was originally known as Bennetts Creek Landing. From 1779 it was known as Gates Courthouse until its incorporation in 1830 as Gatesville,[6] being named forHoratio Gates, a commander in theAmerican Revolutionary War.[7]
TheElmwood Plantation,Eure-Roberts House,Gates County Courthouse,Roberts-Carter House,Rountree Family Farm andReid's Grove School are listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[8][9]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 156 | — | |
| 1880 | 187 | 19.9% | |
| 1890 | 232 | 24.1% | |
| 1900 | 200 | −13.8% | |
| 1910 | 203 | 1.5% | |
| 1930 | 320 | — | |
| 1940 | 297 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 323 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 460 | 42.4% | |
| 1970 | 338 | −26.5% | |
| 1980 | 363 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 308 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 281 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 321 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 267 | −16.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 230 | 86.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 28 | 10.49% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.75% |
| Other/Mixed | 5 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 2 | 0.75% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 267 people, 120 households, and 71 families residing in the town.
As of thecensus[4] of 2000, there were 281 people, 117 households, and 80 families residing in the town. The population density was 675.8 inhabitants per square mile (260.9/km2). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 341.5 per square mile (131.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.54%White, 11.03%African American, 0.36%Native American, and 1.07% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.36% of the population.
There were 117 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% weremarried couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $49,375, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $27,500 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $18,190. About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 5.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.8% of those 65 or over.
Municipalities and communities ofGates County, North Carolina,United States | ||
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