Gate City, VA, is a town in Scott County, Virginia. The population was 2,034 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Johnson City, TN-Kingsport, VA Combined Statistical Area, which is often referred to as the Tri-Cities region. The area is home to four public high schools and four elementary schools. The population density of Gate City is low.
The racial composition of Gate City is composed of White, Black, and Native American. There are two income tiers, with a family threshold based on size and composition. The five largest occupational groups in Gate City are: Management Occupations (84 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (74 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (73 people).