Gates Town, Tennessee
As of the census of 2000, there were 901 people, 5369 households, and 3232 families residing in the town. The population density was 1272.5 people per square mile (491.31/kmē), making it the 35th most densely populated town in Tennessee. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 408.5 per square mile (157.72/kmē). The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.2. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 69 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 58 males. The median age of the town's population was 36.8 years, the median age of male residents at 30.9 and the median age of female residents at 40.8. The racial makeup of the town was 45.95% White, 53.39% Black or African American, 0.11% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.55% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $29191, it is the 222nd highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income for a family in the town was $29653, making its Tennessee's 46th lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $9910, it is the fourth lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income of town was $19427, Males had a median income of $21917 versus $16618 for females.
In 2000, 265 pupils and students, of which 42.26% are male and 57.74% are female, 29.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.66% nursery or pri school, 5.66% kindergarten, 42.64% elementary school, 31.7% high school and 14.34% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 901 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 901 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 899 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 894 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 889 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 877 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 864 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 856 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 853 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 853 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 851 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 50 | 63 | 113 |
| High school | 38 | 46 | 84 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates town, Tennessee | $29191 | $29653 | $9910 |
| Lauderdale County, Tennessee | $29751 | $36841 | $13682 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |