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Wingate, NC

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Population
4,628
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
566 ft
Median Home Value
$229,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,068
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityMonroe, North Carolina6.5 miles away · 42,644 residents.

About Wingate

Wingate is a historic town in Union County, North Carolina. Home to Wingate University and the National Register-listed Wingate Commercial Historic District designated in 2014, the residential and academic community of approximately 4,425 is situated within the Richardson Creek watershed and is served by the Union County Public Schools district for public education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+97.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.3rating

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