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Gamewell, NC


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Gamewell, North Carolina

Gamewell, North Carolina, in Caldwell county, is 47 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 61 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is in the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir area. There are 3,644 residents in Gamewell.

The People and Families of Gamewell

In Gamewell, about 60% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Gamewell than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gamewell had a median family income of $43,167.

Gamewell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gamewell that were owner-occupied was 83%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Gamewell has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Gamewell, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gamewell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyGamewell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Gamewell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gamewell, NC

Comparing Gamewell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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