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 $71,403 with a poverty rate of 17.71%. The median age in Wingate is 21.6 years: 21.1 years for males, and 22 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wingate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 58.74% |
| Black or African American | 891 | 21.37% |
| Other race | 372 | 8.92% |
| Two or more races | 282 | 6.76% |
| Native American | 109 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.58% |
| 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 | 953 | 2.92 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 419 | 1.34 | 53 | 47 |
| Married | 365 | 4.5 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 111 | 3.3 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 58 | 3.69 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
4.05
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 5.83% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 5.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 337 | 23.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 25.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 10.4% |
| Some College | 294 | 20.66% |
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 | 680 | 663 | 325 |
| Black | 408 | 346 | 119 |
| Hispanic | 321 | 169 | 13 |
| Other Race | 126 | 95 | 13 |
| Native American | 54 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 6 |
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 47.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,870 | $0 | $41,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,990 | $79,464 | $52,083 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $83,598 | $23,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,092 | $44,602 | $26,313 |
| Overall | $44,477 | $60,400 | $37,625 |
| Some College | $53,194 | $57,905 | $36,250 |
$44,477
Average Earnings
$60,400
Average Male
$37,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.16% of Wingate residents speak only English, while 26.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,058 | 425 | 40.17% |
| Black | 607 | 54 | 8.9% |
| Multiple | 168 | 15 | 8.93% |
17.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.19%
Male Poverty Rate
19.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wingate is White, with 40.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wingate is Black, with 8.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.35% |
| Some College | 6.22% |
| High School | 3.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.09% |
| Male Employed | 14.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,913 | $96,679 |
| Households | $65,208 | $71,403 |
| Married Families | $88,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,658 | $37,163 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.4%
Male Marriage Rate
19.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 2.16% |
| Black | 32 | 4.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
56.54%
Born in Wingate
87.29%
Native Born
12.71%
Foreign Born
11.18%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
87.29% of Wingate residents were born in the United States, with 56.54% having been born in North Carolina. 11.18% 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% |