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Wingate, NC
Town in Union County, North Carolina.
Population
4,425
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,687
ZIP codes
0
Wingate and its ZIP codes
Wingate at a glance
- Wingate is about 7.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,068, 13% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,800 (20% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
Local data for Wingate, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wingate, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,068
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$229,800
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
21.8
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (617), Honduran Americans (431), German Americans (228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Wingate.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,474
78,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,528
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $5,275 per person
How people get to work
Wingate, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.2%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wingate, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wingate, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Wingate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshvilleTown | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| UnionvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 29.2 |
| MonroeCity | 8.3 mi | 32.2 |
| PeachlandTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Lake ParkVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| FairviewTown | 13 mi | 30 |
| Wesley ChapelVillage | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| Hemby BridgeTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Indian TrailTown | 13 mi | 22.8 |
| Mineral SpringsTown | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| PolktonTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| StallingsTown | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| Pageland, SCTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Tradesville, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| WeddingtonTown | 17 mi | 17.5 |
| WaxhawTown | 17 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wingate, NC in?
- Wingate is in Union County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Wingate, NC?
- About 4,425 people live in Wingate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wingate?
- Nearby places include Marshville (4.3 mi), Unionville (7.2 mi), Monroe (8.3 mi), Peachland (10 mi), Lake Park (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023