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Gatesville, NC
Town in Gates County, North Carolina.
Population
320
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
792
ZIP codes
0
Gatesville and its ZIP codes
Gatesville at a glance
- Gatesville is about 3.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Gatesville, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gates County. PPP loans are for Gatesville.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,065
1,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.7M
FY 2026, $8,374 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gatesville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
219
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gatesville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Gatesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrellsvilleTown | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| SunburyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.5 |
| CofieldVillage | 9.4 mi | 3.1 |
| WintonTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Arrowhead BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ColerainTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ComoTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| AhoskieTown | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| PowellsvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Southampton Meadows, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MurfreesboroTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Camptown, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| Franklin, VACity | 21 mi | 8.3 |
| Carrsville, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| WinfallTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gatesville, NC in?
- Gatesville is in Gates County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Gatesville, NC?
- About 320 people live in Gatesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gatesville?
- Nearby places include Harrellsville (7.6 mi), Sunbury (8.4 mi), Cofield (9.4 mi), Winton (10 mi), Arrowhead Beach (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023