Gates is a town located in Lauderdale County Tennessee. Gates has a 2024 population of 650. Gates is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 664 in 2020.
The average household income in Gates is $47,741 with a poverty rate of 24.18%. The median age in Gates is 31.8 years: 24.9 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gates was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 371 | 60.62% |
| White | 215 | 35.13% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.29% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 2.62 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 82 | 2.71 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 76 | 3.04 | 14.5 | 85.5 |
| Non Family | 41 | 1.05 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 35 | 3.31 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
42.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 10.34% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 12.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 6.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 147 | 38.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 3.98% |
| Some College | 88 | 23.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 225 | 193 | 26 |
| White | 143 | 121 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 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 black people with a rate of 11.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,625 | $0 | $30,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,000 | $0 | $47,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,536 | $40,714 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,538 | $41,563 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $38,611 | $0 |
$41,538
Average Earnings
$41,563
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gates residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 78 | 38.24% |
| Black | 371 | 70 | 18.87% |
24.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.89%
Male Poverty Rate
20.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gates is White, with 38.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gates is Black, with 18.87% 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 14.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.05% |
| Some College | 22.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.81% |
| Female Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,954 | $44,863 |
| Households | $39,815 | $47,741 |
| Married Families | $53,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $36,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
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
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 3.25% |
| Black | 2 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
24.4%
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
86.27%
Born in Gates
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gates residents were born in the United States, with 86.27% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 633 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 637 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 640 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 643 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 647 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 650 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 654 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 658 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 660 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 664 | 62 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 602 | -12 | -1.95% |
| 2018 | 614 | -9 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 623 | -5 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 628 | -7 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 635 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 640 | -8 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 648 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 647 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 646 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 646 | 0 | 0% |