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Gates, TN


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Gates, Tennessee

Gates, Tennessee, in Lauderdale county, is 36 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 59 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 901.

The People and Families of Gates

In Gates, about 32% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Gates, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones. Gates has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Gates.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gates had a median family income of $29,653.

Gates Housing

In Gates, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Gates, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gates strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gates Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Gates Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gates, TN

Comparing Gates to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime46
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