Gate City, Virginia

Quick Statistics

Gate City is a community in Scott County, Virginia, home to about 1,928 people spread across 4.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,388 a year, and a typical home is worth about $163,000. About 44.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.

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1,928
Total Population
▼ down 5% since 2012
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3.98 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,388
Median Personal Income
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$163,000
Median Home Value
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44.2%
College Educated
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92.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.1 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Gate City ranks number 287 of 681 in population, number 511 in median household income, number 439 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Gate City typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 9 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Gate City
# Town Distance Population
1.Weber City, VA1.8 mi.1,504
2.Bloomingdale, TN5.9 mi.9,292
3.Mount Carmel, TN7.5 mi.5,472
4.Kingsport, TN9.0 mi.56,262
5.Clinchport, VA9.5 mi.44
6.Nickelsville, VA11.4 mi.368
7.Church Hill, TN11.5 mi.7,139
8.Colonial Heights, TN11.6 mi.3,258
Frequently Asked Questions About Gate City

What is the population of Gate City, Virginia?
Gate City has a population of about 1,928 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Gate City, Virginia in?
Gate City is located in Scott County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in Gate City, Virginia?
The median home value in Gate City is about $163,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Gate City, Virginia?
The median personal income in Gate City is about $34,388 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Gate City, Virginia?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Scott County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Gate City, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 9 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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