Gate City, VA

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Gate City Overview

1,910
TOTAL POPULATION
897
MALE POPULATION
1,013
FEMALE POPULATION
88.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.93
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,324
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,233
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,543
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
789
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gate City Zip Codes

Gate City Area Codes

Race in Gate City

The most populous races in Gate City are White / Caucasian (1,829 | 95.8%), Black / African American (39 | 2.0%), and Two or more Races (28 | 1.5%).
Race in Gate City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American392.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,82995.8%
Two or more Races281.5%
Some other Race140.7%
Total1,910100.0%

Ancestry in Gate City

The most populous ancestries reported in Gate City are American (338 | 17.7%), English (257 | 13.5%), Irish (217 | 11.4%), German (203 | 10.6%), and Scotch-Irish (66 | 3.5%), together accounting for 56.6% of all Gate City residents.
Ancestry in Gate City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American33817.7%
Dutch201.1%
Eastern European90.5%
English25713.5%
European241.3%
French80.4%
German20310.6%
Irish21711.4%
Italian110.6%
Korean140.7%
Northern European180.9%
Polish140.7%
Russian160.8%
Scotch-Irish663.5%
Scottish150.8%
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Immigrants in Gate City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gate City came from Eastern Europe (3 | 0.2%), Europe (3 | 0.2%), and Ukraine (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Gate City residents.
Immigrants in Gate City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Eastern Europe30.2%
Europe30.2%
Ukraine30.2%
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Sex and Age in Gate City

Sex and Age in Gate City

The most populous age groups in Gate City are 30 to 34 Years (134 | 14.9%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (103 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gate City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (3.1%)41 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years16 (1.8%)90 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years19 (2.1%)76 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years68 (7.6%)78 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years35 (3.9%)39 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years90 (10.0%)48 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years134 (14.9%)25 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Years34 (3.8%)39 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years66 (7.4%)70 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years17 (1.9%)57 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years41 (4.6%)53 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years58 (6.5%)93 (9.2%)
60 to 64 Years79 (8.8%)49 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years67 (7.5%)67 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years66 (7.4%)103 (10.2%)
75 to 79 Years50 (5.6%)30 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years24 (2.7%)17 (1.7%)
85 Years and over5 (0.6%)38 (3.7%)
Total897 (100.0%)1,013 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gate City

Median Family Size in Gate City

The median family size in Gate City is 2.94 persons per family, with single female/mother families (123 | 23.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (382 | 73.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gate City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple382 (73.5%)2.81
Single Male/Father15 (2.9%)2.93
Single Female/Mother123 (23.6%)3.35
Total Families520 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Gate City

The median household size in Gate City is 2.14 persons per household, with single male/father households (15 | 1.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (371 | 41.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gate City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple382 (42.9%)2.81
Single Male/Father15 (1.7%)3.40
Single Female/Mother123 (13.8%)3.35
Non-family371 (41.6%)1.01
Total Households891 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gate City

Out of a total of 891 households in Gate City, 520 (58.4%) are family households, while 371 (41.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 283, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 366.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gate City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-366 (41.1%)
2-Person Households283 (31.8%)5 (0.6%)
3-Person Households131 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households79 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households11 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total520 (58.4%)371 (41.6%)

Female Fertility in Gate City

Fertility by Age in Gate City

Average fertility rate in Gate City is 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 295.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gate City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years33 (89.2%)295.0
35 to 50 years4 (10.8%)23.0
Total37 (100.0%)102.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gate City

73.0% of women with births (37) in Gate City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 30.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gate City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)

Fertility by Education in Gate City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gate City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma15 (40.5%)263.0
College or Associate's Degree22 (59.5%)128.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total37 (100.0%)102.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gate City

27.0% of women with births in Gate City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 45.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gate City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (54.5%)10 (45.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)

Income in Gate City

Income Overview in Gate City

Per Capita Income in Gate City is $31,324, while median incomes of families and households are $90,233 and $37,543 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,910$31,324
Median Family Income520$90,233
Mean Family Income520$94,192
Median Household Income891$37,543
Mean Household Income891$65,441
Income Deficit520$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,91045.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,91054.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9100.53

Earnings by Sex in Gate City

Average Earnings in Gate City are $39,602, $53,750 for men and $29,453 for women, a difference of 45.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Gate City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male421 (50.8%)$53,750
Female408 (49.2%)$29,453
Total829 (100.0%)$39,602

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gate City

The most common earnings brackets in Gate City are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (82 | 19.5%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (51 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gate City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (5.0%)18 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.6%)33 (8.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (1.2%)22 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99923 (5.5%)3 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (1.2%)13 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (3.8%)21 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49942 (10.0%)32 (7.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (4.0%)30 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)39 (9.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (5.0%)12 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)25 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99924 (5.7%)9 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (3.8%)51 (12.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99982 (19.5%)20 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (5.2%)29 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (12.1%)31 (7.6%)
$100,000+53 (12.6%)20 (4.9%)
Total421 (100.0%)408 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gate City

Average earnings in Gate City are $59,750 for men and $32,250 for women, a difference of 46.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,641, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $31,477. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,813, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gate City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$31,477$0
College or Associate's Degree$62,708$23,250
Bachelor's Degree$71,641$72,813
Graduate Degree--
Total$59,750$32,250

Family Income in Gate City

Family Income Brackets in Gate City

According to the Gate City family income data, there are 121 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gate City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00091.7%
$10,000 to $14,999183.5%
$15,000 to $24,9999718.7%
$25,000 to $34,999397.5%
$35,000 to $49,999397.5%
$50,000 to $74,999305.8%
$75,000 to $99,99912123.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999317.9%
$150,000 to $199,999366.9%
$200,000+387.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gate City

3-person families (126 | 24.2%) account for the highest median family income in Gate City with $90,441 per family, while 2-person families (288 | 55.4%) have the highest median income of $38,928 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gate City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families288 (55.4%)$77,857
3-Person Families126 (24.2%)$90,441
4-Person Families83 (16.0%)$0
5-Person Families7 (1.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families16 (3.1%)$0
Total520 (100.0%)$90,233

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gate City

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gate City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners116 (22.3%)$32,813
1 Earner151 (29.0%)$0
2 Earners192 (36.9%)$119,286
3+ Earners61 (11.7%)$92,243
Total520 (100.0%)$90,233

Household Income in Gate City

Household Income Brackets in Gate City

With 189 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Gate City, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 36 households (4.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gate City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000809.0%
$10,000 to $14,99910011.2%
$15,000 to $24,99918921.2%
$25,000 to $34,999728.1%
$35,000 to $49,999768.5%
$50,000 to $74,999788.8%
$75,000 to $99,99912113.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910111.3%
$150,000 to $199,999364.0%
$200,000+384.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gate City

The median household income in Gate City is $37,543, with the highest median household income of $39,946 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 263 households (29.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 32 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gate City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years32 (3.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years245 (27.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years263 (29.5%)$39,946
65+ Years351 (39.4%)$26,307
Total891 (100.0%)$37,543

Poverty in Gate City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gate City

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 26.5% for females among the residents of Gate City, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 19 females (55.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gate City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (31.7%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)5 (25.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)34 (35.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)22 (44.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)19 (55.9%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (8.5%)18 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Years36 (16.1%)28 (38.4%)
35 to 44 Years4 (4.0%)32 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years7 (12.1%)40 (36.4%)
55 to 64 Years5 (3.6%)32 (22.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (5.3%)9 (5.3%)
75 Years and over20 (25.3%)16 (18.8%)
Total94 (10.5%)268 (26.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gate City

According to the poverty statistics in Gate City, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gate City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (100.0%)28 (68.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (75.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (100.0%)62 (64.6%)
12 to 14 Years7 (100.0%)28 (56.0%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)15 (44.1%)
16 and 17 Years25 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years54 (91.5%)47 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years188 (83.9%)45 (61.6%)
35 to 44 Years96 (96.0%)77 (70.6%)
45 to 54 Years51 (87.9%)70 (63.6%)
55 to 64 Years132 (96.4%)110 (77.5%)
65 to 74 Years126 (94.7%)161 (94.7%)
75 Years and over59 (74.7%)69 (81.2%)
Total803 (89.5%)745 (73.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gate City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gate City show that 6.8% or 26 of the total 382 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gate City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children208 (93.3%)15 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children125 (91.9%)11 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total356 (93.2%)26 (6.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gate City

According to the poverty data in Gate City, 26.7% or 4 single-father households and 30.1% or 37 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (76.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gate City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)20 (76.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (26.7%)37 (30.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gate City

The poverty data for Gate City shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (6.8%) and 41 of the single-parent households (29.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (80.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gate City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (6.7%)5 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children11 (8.1%)12 (29.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)24 (80.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (6.8%)41 (29.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Gate City

Employment by Class of Employer in Gate City

Among the 753 employed individuals in Gate City, private company employees (472 | 62.7%), not-for-profit organizations (100 | 13.3%), and local government employees (67 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gate City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees47262.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)222.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations10013.3%
Local Government Employees678.9%
State Government Employees385.1%
Federal Government Employees445.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total753100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gate City

According to the labor force statistics for Gate City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,587), 49.7% or 789 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 17 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.7% or 177 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gate City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years34 (36.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years49 (66.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years83 (60.1%)8 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Years69 (43.4%)9 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years177 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years104 (61.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years83 (55.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years77 (60.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years113 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total789 (49.7%)17 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gate City

According to labor force statistics for Gate City, 62.2% of individuals (593) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (953) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 73.5% or 322 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gate City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma106 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree322 (73.5%)23 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher148 (58.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total593 (62.2%)29 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gate City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gate City are Community & Social Service (111 | 15.0%), Education Instruction & Library (81 | 10.9%), Management (70 | 9.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (58 | 7.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (35 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gate City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gate City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (91.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gate City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management34 (48.6%)36 (51.4%)
Business & Financial6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science53 (91.4%)5 (8.6%)
Computers & Mathematics30 (85.7%)5 (14.3%)
Architecture & Engineering17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 29 (26.1%)82 (73.9%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library23 (28.4%)58 (71.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)122 (46.4%)141 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)365 (49.3%)376 (50.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gate City are Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 6.5%), Security & Protection (44 | 5.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (44 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (21 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (20 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Gate City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gate City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (77.1%), and Personal Care & Service (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gate City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Security & Protection44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (22.9%)37 (77.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service5 (25.0%)15 (75.0%)
Total (Category)60 (45.1%)73 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)365 (49.3%)376 (50.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gate City are Office & Administration (115 | 15.5%), and Sales & Related (65 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gate City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gate City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (12.3%)57 (87.7%)
Office & Administration27 (23.5%)88 (76.5%)
Total (Category)35 (19.4%)145 (80.6%)
Total (Overall)365 (49.3%)376 (50.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gate City are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 5.9%), and Construction & Extraction (34 | 4.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gate City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gate City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair37 (84.1%)7 (15.9%)
Total (Category)71 (91.0%)7 (9.0%)
Total (Overall)365 (49.3%)376 (50.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gate City are Production (75 | 10.1%), Material Moving (8 | 1.1%), and Transportation (4 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gate City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gate City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production69 (92.0%)6 (8.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Material Moving8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (88.5%)10 (11.5%)
Total (Overall)365 (49.3%)376 (50.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gate City

Employment Industries in Gate City

The major employment industries in Gate City include Manufacturing (126 | 17.0%), Educational Services (95 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (80 | 10.8%), Finance & Insurance (80 | 10.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (79 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in Gate City

Employment Industries by Sex in Gate City

The Gate City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (91.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gate City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction29 (82.9%)6 (17.1%)
Manufacturing115 (91.3%)11 (8.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade51 (63.7%)29 (36.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Finance & Insurance28 (35.0%)52 (65.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Educational Services23 (24.2%)72 (75.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (6.3%)74 (93.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services43 (54.4%)36 (45.6%)
Public Administration10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Total365 (49.3%)376 (50.7%)

Education in Gate City

School Enrollment in Gate City

The most common levels of schooling among the 343 students in Gate City are high school (103 | 30.0%), middle school (68 | 19.8%), and elementary school (66 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Gate City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool195.5%
Kindergarten3610.5%
Elementary School6619.2%
Middle School6819.8%
High School10330.0%
College / Undergraduate4412.8%
Graduate / Professional72.0%
Total343100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gate City

Out of a total of 343 students who are enrolled in schools in Gate City, 66 (19.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 277 (80.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (64.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 77 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gate City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old84 (85.7%)14 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds44 (66.7%)22 (33.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds22 (51.2%)21 (48.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (80.8%)66 (19.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gate City

Business (99 | 22.2%), social sciences (88 | 19.7%), education (80 | 17.9%), psychology (51 | 11.4%), and science & technology (23 | 5.2%) are the most common fields of study among 446 individuals in Gate City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gate City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics71.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural20.4%
Physical & Health Sciences163.6%
Psychology5111.4%
Social Sciences8819.7%
Engineering153.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology235.2%
Business9922.2%
Education8017.9%
Literature & Languages184.0%
Liberal Arts & History102.2%
Visual & Performing Arts143.1%
Communications40.9%
Arts & Humanities194.3%
Total446100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gate City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gate City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gate City are males with 2 vehicles (161, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (140, making up 44.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gate City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle6 (1.5%)99 (27.4%)
2 Vehicles161 (41.1%)140 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles78 (19.9%)65 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles123 (31.4%)43 (11.9%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (4.9%)14 (3.9%)
Total392 (100.0%)361 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gate City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gate City are 20 to 24 minutes (173 commuters, 24.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (134 commuters, 18.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (104 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Gate City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes344.7%
5 to 9 Minutes10414.4%
10 to 14 Minutes8211.4%
15 to 19 Minutes557.6%
20 to 24 Minutes17324.0%
25 to 29 Minutes7210.0%
30 to 34 Minutes13418.6%
35 to 39 Minutes121.7%
40 to 44 Minutes131.8%
45 to 59 Minutes152.1%
60 to 89 Minutes81.1%
90 or more Minutes202.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Gate City

The most common commute times in Gate City are 30 to 34 minutes (120 commuters, 31.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (91 commuters, 27.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gate City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)34 (10.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes41 (10.6%)63 (18.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes23 (6.0%)59 (17.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes17 (4.4%)38 (11.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes82 (21.2%)91 (27.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes55 (14.2%)17 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes120 (31.1%)14 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes5 (1.3%)7 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes6 (1.5%)7 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (1.3%)3 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes17 (4.4%)3 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gate City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gate City are 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (74, 19.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (122, 36.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gate City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (12.7%)45 (13.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM49 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (7.2%)8 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30 (7.8%)28 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM23 (6.0%)23 (6.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (5.7%)122 (36.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (9.1%)49 (14.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (0.5%)22 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM31 (8.0%)20 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM74 (19.2%)9 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM21 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)10 (3.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)336 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gate City

Occupancy by Ownership in Gate City

Of the total 891 dwellings in Gate City, owner-occupied units account for 599 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 292 (32.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gate City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units59967.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29232.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units891100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gate City

Occupancy by Household Size in Gate City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36641.1%
2-Person Household28832.3%
3-Person Household13114.7%
4+ Person Household10611.9%
Total Housing Units891100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gate City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gate City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household198 (54.1%)168 (45.9%)
2-Person Household233 (80.9%)55 (19.1%)
3-Person Household86 (65.6%)45 (34.4%)
4+ Person Household82 (77.4%)24 (22.6%)
Total Housing Units599 (67.2%)292 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gate City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gate City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School46 (37.1%)78 (62.9%)
High School Diploma127 (63.5%)73 (36.5%)
College/Associate Degree226 (62.8%)134 (37.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher200 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gate City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gate City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15117.0%
35 to 44 Years12614.1%
45 to 54 Years11512.9%
55 to 64 Years14816.6%
65 to 74 Years21524.1%
75 to 84 Years10712.0%
85 Years and Over293.3%
Total891100.0%

Housing Finances in Gate City

Median Income by Occupancy in Gate City

Median Income by Occupancy in Gate City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied599 (67.2%)$64,338
Renter-Occupied292 (32.8%)$20,921
Average891 (100.0%)$37,543

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gate City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gate City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (2.7%)27 (9.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99930 (5.0%)7 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (5.0%)70 (24.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (4.3%)35 (12.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99963 (10.5%)65 (22.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99949 (8.2%)23 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (7.7%)30 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99971 (11.8%)7 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99993 (15.5%)28 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999101 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more74 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total599 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gate City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gate City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30084 (14.0%)43 (14.7%)
$300 to $499179 (29.9%)64 (21.9%)
$500 to $799181 (30.2%)95 (32.5%)
$800 to $99920 (3.3%)22 (7.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499110 (18.4%)15 (5.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99910 (1.7%)35 (12.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49912 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total599 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gate City

Housing Structures in Gate City

Housing Structures in Gate City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached73682.6%
Single Unit, Attached70.8%
2 Unit Apartments50.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments232.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments121.3%
10 or more Apartments9410.5%
Mobile Home / Other141.6%
Total891100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gate City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gate City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached584 (79.3%)152 (20.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments4 (4.3%)90 (95.7%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Total599 (67.2%)292 (32.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gate City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gate City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)6 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)71 (24.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms163 (27.2%)138 (47.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms274 (45.7%)41 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms162 (27.1%)36 (12.3%)
Total599 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gate City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gate City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (1.5%)6 (2.1%)
Electricity553 (92.3%)286 (98.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total599 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gate City

Household Vehicle Usage in Gate City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (1.0%)59 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle181 (30.2%)156 (53.4%)
2 Vehicles197 (32.9%)70 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles215 (35.9%)7 (2.4%)
Total599 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gate City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gate City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units395204
Median Property Value$155,700$162,300
Median Household Income$43,036$19
Monthly Housing Costs$388$3
Real Estate Taxes$965$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gate City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gate City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00053 (13.4%)6 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99990 (22.8%)34 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999193 (48.9%)134 (65.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99949 (12.4%)27 (13.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gate City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gate City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00036 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999106 (26.8%)10 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (9.6%)13 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (7.1%)11 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (12.4%)18 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (5.6%)22 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99961 (15.4%)71 (34.8%)
$150,000 or more55 (13.9%)40 (19.6%)
Total395 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gate City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gate City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x138 (34.9%)90,930 (44,573.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x52 (13.2%)133 (65.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x44 (11.1%)23 (11.3%)
4.0x or more155 (39.2%)11 (5.4%)
Total395 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gate City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gate City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800181 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49992 (23.3%)66 (32.4%)
$800 to $1,499122 (30.9%)80 (39.2%)
Total395 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gate City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gate City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gate City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years311 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years270 (95.7%)12 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years170 (93.9%)11 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years162 (96.4%)6 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years274 (98.2%)5 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,845 (98.2%)34 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gate City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gate City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen311 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gate City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gate City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000615 (99.2%)5 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999289 (92.3%)24 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999286 (98.3%)5 (1.7%)
$100,000 and over542 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gate City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gate City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 675 (75.8%)41 (41.4%)
6 to 18 Years101 (32.5%)210 (67.5%)
19 to 25 Years38 (41.3%)71 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years118 (41.8%)189 (67.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (18.8%)142 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years64 (38.1%)98 (58.3%)
55 to 64 Years98 (35.1%)219 (78.5%)
65 to 74 Years278 (91.7%)212 (70.0%)
75 Years and over164 (100.0%)74 (45.1%)
Total970 (51.6%)1,256 (66.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gate City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gate City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (17.9%)
18 to 34 Years58 (20.7%)23 (16.7%)
35 to 64 Years88 (33.0%)95 (26.3%)
65 to 74 Years34 (25.6%)62 (36.5%)
75 Years and over42 (53.2%)57 (67.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gate City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gate City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years15 (5.4%)11 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (18.0%)25 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years16 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (30.4%)45 (52.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gate City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years25 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)69 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years34 (25.6%)26 (15.3%)
75 Years and over18 (22.8%)38 (44.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gate City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years43 (15.4%)8 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years52 (19.5%)16 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (12.3%)
75 Years and over20 (25.3%)26 (30.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gate City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (18.3%)59 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years16 (12.0%)57 (33.5%)
75 Years and over20 (25.3%)43 (50.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gate City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.6%)4 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years11 (4.1%)5 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (12.0%)21 (12.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (15.3%)

Technology Access in Gate City

Computing Device Access in Gate City

Computing Device Access in Gate City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop57164.1%
Smartphone69277.7%
Tablet46151.7%
No Computing Device13214.8%
Total891100.0%

Internet Access in Gate City

Internet Access in Gate City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home63270.9%
Cellular Data Only313.5%
Satellite Internet637.1%
No Internet19321.7%
Total891100.0%

Gate City Summary

City of Gate City Virginia

Gate City is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,034 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Scott County.

History

Gate City was founded in 1854 and named for its location at the entrance to the Clinch Valley. The town was incorporated in 1872. The town was originally known as Clinchport, but the name was changed to Gate City in 1876.
The town was the site of a Civil War battle in 1864, when Confederate forces under General John C. Breckinridge attempted to break the Union blockade of the Clinch River. The Union forces were victorious, and the town was occupied by Union troops for the remainder of the war.
Gate City was also the site of a major railroad junction in the late 19th century. The Norfolk and Western Railway and the Clinchfield Railroad both had lines running through the town, and the junction was a major hub for freight and passenger traffic.

Geography

Gate City is located at 36 41 25 North 82 37 17 West 36 690278 82 621389

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Gate City is the county seat of Scott County, and as such is home to many county government offices. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a paper mill.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,034 people, 845 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,717.2 people per square mile (662.3/km2). There were 917 housing units at an average density of 772.2 per square mile (297.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 0.99% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.
There were 845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gate City?
Total Population of Gate City is 1,910.
What is the Total Male Population of Gate City?
Total Male Population of Gate City is 897.
What is the Total Female Population of Gate City?
Total Female Population of Gate City is 1,013.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gate City?
There are 88.55 Males per 100 Females in Gate City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gate City?
There are 112.93 Females per 100 Males in Gate City.
What is the Median Population Age in Gate City?
Median Population Age in Gate City is 42.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gate City
Average Family Size in Gate City is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gate City
Average Household Size in Gate City is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gate City?
Per Capita income in Gate City is $31,324.
What is the Median Family Income in Gate City?
Median Family Income in Gate City is $90,233.
What is the Median Household income in Gate City?
Median Household Income in Gate City is $37,543.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gate City?
Income or Wage Gap in Gate City is 45.2%.
Women in Gate City earn 54.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gate City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gate City is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gate City?
There are 789 People in the Labor Forcein in Gate City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gate City?
49.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Gate City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gate City?
Unemployment Rate in Gate City is 2.2%.