Gates County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,612
Per Capita Income
$31,342
Poverty Rate
11.8%
SNAP Recipients
12.8%
Gini Index
0.403
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.2%
$25K–$50K22.2%
$50K–$75K18.1%
$75K–$100K18.5%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Gates County, NC is $61,612 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,342. 11.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.403 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).