Gate City is a town located in Scott County Virginia. Gate City has a 2024 population of 2,015. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Gate City is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,046 in 2020.
The average household income in Gate City is $65,441 with a poverty rate of 18.95%. The median age in Gate City is 42.6 years: 42.3 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gate City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,829 | 95.76% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.47% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 891 | 2.14 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 382 | 2.81 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 371 | 1.01 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 123 | 3.35 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 15 | 3.4 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.39% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 11.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 18.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 304 | 21.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 374 | 26.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,373 | 1,226 | 414 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 12 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 63.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,797 | $71,641 | $72,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,625 | $0 | $51,765 |
| High School Graduate | $30,114 | $31,477 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,605 | $59,750 | $32,250 |
| Some College | $45,739 | $62,708 | $23,250 |
$50,605
Average Earnings
$59,750
Average Male
$32,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.4% of Gate City residents speak only English, while 0.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,829 | 334 | 18.26% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Black | 39 | 14 | 35.9% |
18.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.48%
Male Poverty Rate
26.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gate City is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gate City is White, with 18.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.31% |
| High School | 18.09% |
| Some College | 14.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,233 | $94,192 |
| Households | $37,543 | $65,441 |
| Married Families | $93,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,740 | $24,667 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 10.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
19.37%
Born in Gate City
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.84% of Gate City residents were born in the United States, with 19.37% having been born in Virginia. 0.16% 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 | 1,976 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 1,984 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1,992 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,999 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 2,007 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 2,015 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 2,023 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 2,030 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 2,032 | -14 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 2,046 | 181 | 9.71% |
| 2019 | 1,865 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 1,873 | -27 | -1.42% |
| 2017 | 1,900 | -17 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 1,917 | -26 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 1,943 | -28 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 1,971 | -24 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,995 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 2,018 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 2,027 | -16 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 2,043 | 0 | 0% |