Population 6,952 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gate City
Household size in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Gate City is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Gate City skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.6, as it has nationally. Only 13 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gate City: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gate City
Renters in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gate City own their homes; 25.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 63.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gate City: 19.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Gate City leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Gate City has older homes than the great majority of Virginia cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $513 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $535 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $696 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Gate City runs $696 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $183 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gate City
Bachelor's degrees in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gate City: 16.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Gate City have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gate City
| Period | Gate City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gate City has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gate City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City | 2.24 | 47.9 | 8.5% | 25.2% | 19.5% | 1974 | $696 | 16.8% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
| Weber City | 2.57 | 45.1 | 15.3% | 28.6% | 21.5% | 1965 | $930 | 9.5% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Williams Mill | 2.09 | 52.4 | 8.8% | 16.3% | 16.5% | 1979 | $631 | 23.3% | 89.6% | 0.6% |
| Manville | 1.91 | 54.8 | 8.7% | 16.4% | 17.0% | 1980 | $597 | 21.3% | 88.8% | 0.0% |
| Mount Carmel | 2.55 | 44.2 | 9.6% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 1984 | $1,246 | 17.5% | 92.8% | 3.4% |
| Bloomingdale | 2.28 | 47.6 | 12.1% | 25.2% | 15.9% | 1972 | $907 | 14.5% | 84.2% | 4.0% |
| Snowflake | 2.31 | 47.8 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 20.4% | 1985 | $751 | 20.7% | 86.4% | 1.9% |
| Fort Blackmore | 2.19 | 52.3 | 8.2% | 27.2% | 37.8% | 1977 | $659 | 7.0% | 74.1% | 4.0% |
| Rye Cove | 2.24 | 46.8 | 7.5% | 17.9% | 29.7% | 1975 | $785 | 13.3% | 71.0% | 1.3% |
| Blair Gap | 1.80 | 49.1 | 6.4% | 27.3% | 18.7% | 1986 | $861 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 1.2% |
| Kingsport | 2.26 | 44.2 | 12.9% | 34.4% | 10.4% | 1974 | $879 | 29.0% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gate City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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