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Gates, TN
Town in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
Population
619
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
878
ZIP codes
0
Gates and its ZIP codes
Gates at a glance
- Gates is about 5.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,146, 27% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 (66% below Tennessee) and median rent is $629 a month.
Local data for Gates, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gates, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,146
Poverty rate
28.6%
Median home value
$96,300
Median rent
$629/mo
Homeownership
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.6%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), German Americans (37), Mexican Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Gates.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,860
6,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $6,597 per person
How people get to work
Gates, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gates, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
67
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gates, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Gates
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HallsTown | 2.8 mi | 3.7 |
| FowlkesCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| RipleyCity | 9.3 mi | 12.9 |
| FriendshipCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Maury CityTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DyersburgCity | 14 mi | 17.3 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| HenningTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| AlamoTown | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| LenoxCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| BellsCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 20 mi | 9.9 |
| NewbernTown | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| BogotaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| Armorel, ARCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 23 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gates, TN in?
- Gates is in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Gates, TN?
- About 619 people live in Gates, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gates?
- Nearby places include Halls (2.8 mi), Fowlkes (9.1 mi), Ripley (9.3 mi), Friendship (11 mi), Maury City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023