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.
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 : | 20:22:53 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.39% (2010-2020) |
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
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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
Official website of Gates County
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 |
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
- 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 |
