Gatesville, NC is a small town with a population of 238 people. The population density is 718 people per square mile, which is considerably higher than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Gatesville is home to many local businesses like ABC Plumbing and Heating, Gatesville General Store, and Gatesville Inn. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking and fishing at nearby lakes such as Woods Lake and Smithfield Lake as well as camping at the local state park. There are also several organizations in town including the Gatesville Lions Club and the local Historical Society. One of the most popular events in Gatesville is the annual Fall Festival with live music, food vendors, carnival rides, and local sporting events such as softball or basketball tournaments.
The population in Gatesville is 238. There are 589 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gatesville is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gatesville is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gatesville
- 59.5% are married
- 6.3% are divorced
- 44.4% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Gatesville
- 90.4% are White
- 8.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander