Wingate is a town located in Union County North Carolina. Wingate has a 2024 population of 4,425. Wingate is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 8.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,091 in 2020.
The average household income in Wingate is $80,599 with a poverty rate of 14.11%. The median age in Wingate is 21.4 years: 21.1 years for males, and 21.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wingate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,486 | 61.22% |
| Black or African American | 802 | 19.75% |
| Other race | 479 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 112 | 2.76% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 904 | 3.1 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 431 | 4.41 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 335 | 1.38 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 86 | 2.94 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Male | 52 | 3.65 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 10.79% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 17.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 10.1% |
| High School Graduate | 329 | 22.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 9.9% |
| Some College | 293 | 20.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 639 | 593 | 296 |
| Hispanic | 429 | 231 | 31 |
| Black | 340 | 306 | 71 |
| Other Race | 165 | 111 | 7 |
| Native American | 47 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| Asian | 23 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,114 | $0 | $55,114 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,833 | $75,208 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $81,300 | $27,690 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,417 | $44,844 | $25,000 |
| Overall | $43,594 | $58,750 | $29,325 |
| Some College | $50,417 | $56,827 | $23,523 |
$43,594
Average Earnings
$58,750
Average Male
$29,325
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.3% of Wingate residents speak only English, while 30.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 940 | 331 | 35.21% |
| Other | 438 | 31 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,160 | 31 | 2.67% |
| Black | 563 | 23 | 4.09% |
| Multiple | 93 | 11 | 11.83% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.43%
Male Poverty Rate
15.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wingate is White, with 35.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wingate is Hispanic, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.63% |
| Some College | 6.86% |
| High School | 1.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,878 | $108,271 |
| Households | $72,188 | $80,599 |
| Married Families | $88,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 2.42% |
| Black | 25 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.79%
Born in Wingate
85.32%
Native Born
14.68%
Foreign Born
12.26%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
85.32% of Wingate residents were born in the United States, with 54.79% having been born in North Carolina. 12.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,844 | 84 | 1.76% |
| 2028 | 4,760 | 84 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 4,676 | 83 | 1.81% |
| 2026 | 4,593 | 84 | 1.86% |
| 2025 | 4,509 | 84 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 4,425 | 83 | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 4,342 | 67 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 4,275 | 156 | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 4,119 | 28 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 4,091 | -580 | -12.42% |
| 2019 | 4,671 | 116 | 2.55% |
| 2018 | 4,555 | 183 | 4.19% |
| 2017 | 4,372 | 406 | 10.24% |
| 2016 | 3,966 | 103 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 3,863 | 104 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 3,759 | -50 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 3,809 | 207 | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 3,602 | 30 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 3,572 | 96 | 2.76% |
| 2010 | 3,476 | 0 | 0% |