Gate City, VA Employment

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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
37%
Household income NAT. AVG.
61%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,599$34,967$29,829
Median household income$34,878$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$56,813$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$13,942$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$47,000$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$25,602$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate1.8%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level16.5%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Gate City is 18% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Gate City is 37% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Gate City is 61% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Gate City is 9% higher than the national average

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      $23,249 $34,878 $69,756
      City
      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Gate City median earnings by income bracket

      Gate City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.1%8.1%
      Manufacturing sector34.7%34.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.6%1.6%
      Wholesale & retail services12.7%12.7%
      Public administration6.8%6.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.5%4.5%
      Education, health & social services10.7%10.7%
      Other16.2%16.2%

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      Gate City, VA1,895$34,87837.0%

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      Source: The Gate City, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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