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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

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Gate City, VA

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,939population

42median age

This community is a community of 1,939 with a median age of 42. The population is predominantly White (90.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (3.4%). Median household income is $37,188. 93.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 32% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, with a median home value of $158,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%1,761

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%65

Two or More

2.6%51

Black

2.5%49

Other

0.7%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%38

High School Diploma

17.5%255

Some College (<1 yr)

12.8%187

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%232

Associate's Degree

13%190

Bachelor's Degree

22.9%335

Master's Degree

7%102

Professional Degree

0.8%11

Doctorate

1.3%19

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

32%

Graduate+

Housingi

$158,400median home value

$600median rent

72.8%homeownership

1,127total units

22.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 72.8%

Renter 27.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%38

$50K–$100K

20.3%130

$100K–$150K

20.5%131

$150K–$200K

18.2%116

$200K–$300K

17.4%111

$300K–$500K

13.3%85

$500K–$1M

3.4%22

$1M+

0.9%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

101

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%5

2000–2009

7.8%88

1990–1999

11.2%126

1980–1989

9%101

1970–1979

15.5%175

1960–1969

13.4%151

1950–1959

20.3%229

1940–1949

7.6%86

1939 or earlier

14.7%166

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.8%832

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%21

Utility Gas

1%9

Solar

0.9%8

Other

0.9%8

Household Economyi

$37,188median household income

$32,629per capita income

15.3%poverty rate

2.2%unemployment

851labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%53

$10K–$15K

11.8%104

$15K–$20K

8.2%72

$20K–$25K

11.6%102

$25K–$30K

5.6%49

$30K–$35K

4.3%38

$35K–$40K

2.7%24

$40K–$45K

5.1%45

$45K–$50K

1.3%11

$50K–$60K

1.9%17

$60K–$75K

6.7%59

$75K–$100K

12.2%107

$100K–$125K

6.2%54

$125K–$150K

8.7%76

$150K–$200K

1.4%12

$200K+

6.3%55

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$300/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing37 homes93% occupied$290/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes91% occupied$307/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

83.3%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

15.4%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

42.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

821

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

801

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

113(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured

1.8%Uninsured