Town of Gamewell

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The 8.1-square-mile town of Gamewell sits in southwestern Caldwell County in the valley of Lower Creek, a southwestward-flowing tributary of the Catawba River. Gamewell is bordered on the northeast by the county seat, Lenoir. U.S. Route 64 passes through Gamewell to connect Lenoir and Morganton.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Town of Gamewell3,7884,0003,6303,556

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population2023
0-4171
5-9189
10-14177
15-19182
20-24191
25-29258
30-34229
35-39170
40-44233
45-49249
50-54247
55-59247
60-64289
65-69268
70-74217
75-79138
80-8494
85+81
18+2,985
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Town of Gamewell2023
Total3,630.00
White Alone82.42%
Black Alone7.44%
American Indian Alone0.69%
Asian Alone0.58%
Pacific Islander Alone0.08%
Some Other Race2.78%
Two or More Races6.01%
Hispanic Origin5.67%
Diversity Index38.40

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households1,5371,5751,5211,515
Housing Units1,6661,7651,6781,685
Owner Occupied Units1,1711,165
Renter Occupied Units350350
Vacant Units157170

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Town of Gamewell20232028
Median Home Value$118,426$229,868
Average Home Value$179,120$241,974
<$50,000203111
$50,000 - $99,999290148
$100,000 - $149,99925192
$150,000 - $199,99974118
$200,000 - $249,99933190
$250,000 - $299,99961205
$300,000 - $399,999170180
$400,000 - $499,999715
$500,000 - $749,99980103
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later3
2000-2009173
1990-1999338
1980-1989338
1970-1979262
1960-1969195
1950-1959217
1940-194926
1939 or Before82

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Town of Gamewell20232028
Median Household$40,582$47,632
Average Household$57,725$69,231
Per Capita$24,187$29,495

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income

Town of Gamewell2023
<$15,000277
$15,000 - $24,999214
$25,000 - $34,999153
$35,000 - $49,999255
$50,000 - $74,999262
$75,000 - $99,999144
$100,000 - $149,999113
$150,000 - $199,99995
$200,000+8

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,735
In-County Residents1,201
Out-of-County Residents473
Drive Alone1,455
Carpooled229
Public Transport0
Work at Home41
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked5
Other5
Less than 5 minutes6
5-9 minutes141
10-14 minutes263
15-19 minutes525
20-24 minutes251
25-29 minutes50
30-34 minutes173
35-39 minutes43
40-44 minutes8
45-59 minutes50
60-89 minutes65
90+ minutes119
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees426
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt2
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction40
Manufacturing20
Wholesale Trade20
  
Retail Trade31
  
Transportation/Warehouse5
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance1
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv8
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt33
Educational Services172
HealthCare/Social Assist39
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin24
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp31

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Town of Gamewell2023
<9th Grade165
Some High School324
GED193
Graduated High School777
Some College/No Degree445
Associates Degree571
Bachelor's Degree190
Graduate Degree55

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses58
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus9
Manufacturing Bus2
Wholesale Trade Bus4
  
Retail Trade Bus9
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus1
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus4
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus5
Educational Services Bus3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus10
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus2

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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