Gates, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gates, Tennessee
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Water tower in Gates
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Gates America
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Location of Gates in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 664 |
| • Density | 941.84/sq mi (363.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38037
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-28740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1285236 |
Gates is a small town located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 664 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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A Look Back in Time
Gates was started around the year 1850. It was named after Horatio Gates, who was a general during the American Revolutionary War. The town officially became a town (this is called being incorporated) in 1886.
Where is Gates Located?
Gates is found in the western part of Tennessee. It's at coordinates 35°50′21″N 89°24′25″W / 35.83917°N 89.40694°W. The town is mainly centered around where two state roads, Route 88 and Route 209, meet.
Nearby Cities and Land Area
You can find Gates south of Halls and northeast of Ripley. The big city of Memphis is about 65 miles (105 km) to the southwest. The town covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Earthquake Zone
Gates is located on the edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. This area has a higher chance of earthquakes happening. Scientists and experts keep a close eye on this zone.
Who Lives in Gates?
The number of people living in Gates has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1890 | 204 | — | |
| 1900 | 167 | −18.1% | |
| 1910 | 292 | 74.9% | |
| 1920 | 303 | 3.8% | |
| 1930 | 314 | 3.6% | |
| 1940 | 383 | 22.0% | |
| 1950 | 234 | −38.9% | |
| 1960 | 291 | 24.4% | |
| 1970 | 523 | 79.7% | |
| 1980 | 729 | 39.4% | |
| 1990 | 608 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 901 | 48.2% | |
| 2010 | 647 | −28.2% | |
| 2020 | 664 | 2.6% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 664 people living in Gates. These people made up 276 households, and 162 of those were families. The population is made up of people from different backgrounds.
Famous People from Gates
- George Taliaferro - He was a professional American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Gates (Tennessee) para niños
