Market insights · North Carolina
Gates County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Gates County has 10,234 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 222 households moved in and 218 moved out (+4 net), bringing in a net $2.0M of income. Median household income is $66,333, the median home $170,800 and median rent $1,143 a month.
In North Carolina: 94th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 87th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 33rd of 100 counties for median household income · 73rd of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Gates County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk city, VA | 44 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Gates County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hertford County, NC | 30 | $1.3M |
| Suffolk city, VA | 29 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.