Gates County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Gates County, North Carolina
Gates County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,376
Median Age
47.6
Male Median
47.8
Female Median
47.2
Gates County, North Carolina Population Growth

Gates County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -13.8%%.
-13.8%% Growth
Gates County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Gates County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.6 | 10,376 |
| 2023 | 47.7 | 10,437 |
| 2022 | 47.3 | 10,509 |
| 2021 | 47.0 | 10,584 |
| 2020 | 47.2 | 11,519 |
| 2019 | 46.5 | 11,548 |
| 2018 | 45.7 | 11,563 |
| 2017 | 45.0 | 11,601 |
| 2016 | 44.6 | 11,615 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | 11,724 |
| 2014 | 42.9 | 11,877 |
| 2013 | 42.4 | 11,982 |
| 2012 | 42.4 | 12,069 |
| 2011 | 42.1 | 12,103 |
| 2010 | 42.2 | 12,039 |
Gates County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65+ | 22.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Gates County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Gates County, North Carolina
The median age in Gates County, North Carolina is 47.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Gates County, North Carolina is 10,376.
In Gates County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Gates County, North Carolina is aging.