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Gate City, VA
Town in Scott County, Virginia.
Population
1,928
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Gate City and its ZIP codes
Gate City at a glance
- Gate City is about 2.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,857, 54% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (58% below Virginia) and median rent is $660 a month.
Local data for Gate City, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gate City, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,857
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$660/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (201), German Americans (119), Cuban Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Gate City.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,680
4,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,065
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $7,884 per person
How people get to work
Gate City, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gate City, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gate City, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Gate City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Weber CityTown | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Bloomingdale, TNCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 9.8 |
| HiltonsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount Carmel, TNTown | 7.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Orebank, TNCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ClinchportTown | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Kingsport, TNCity | 9.8 mi | 53.1 |
| Church Hill, TNCity | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| Sullivan Gardens, TNCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| NickelsvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Colonial Heights, TNCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| DuffieldTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DungannonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Spurgeon, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Blountville, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| MendotaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gate City, VA in?
- Gate City is in Scott County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Gate City, VA?
- About 1,928 people live in Gate City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gate City?
- Nearby places include Weber City (1.6 mi), Bloomingdale, TN (5.4 mi), Hiltons (5.9 mi), Mount Carmel, TN (7.4 mi), Orebank, TN (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023