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Wingate, North Carolina

Wingate, North Carolina, in Union county, is 27 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The people of the town are in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Wingate has a population of 2,406.

The People and Families of Wingate

In Wingate, about 32% of adults are married. Wingate has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wingate had a median family income of $45,250. Wingate benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wingate Housing

In Wingate, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Wingate rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Wingate, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Wingate; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWingate Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wingate Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wingate College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wingate, NC

Comparing Wingate 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
Racial Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men66
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime25

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