COUNTY · NC
Gates County, North Carolina
Gates County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37073 and an estimated population of 10,343 (Census 2023), 96th largest of 100 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Gates County
- State
- North Carolina
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 37073
- State FIPS
- 37
- Population (2023)
- 10,343
- Change since 2020
- -1.0%
- State rank
- 96 of 100
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Carolina
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Gates County?
Gates County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37073: 37 for the state and 073 for the county.
What state is Gates County in?
Gates County is in North Carolina.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.