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Gay

Georgia · 89 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Gay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−40%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−9%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
441191932683431990201020202024Gay
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,404
−16%since 2000
from $20,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.6
−68%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(84)
Black43.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(72)
Black16.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score41.1%(37)
Diversity Score
41
−33%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gay, Georgia?

Gay, Georgia has about 89 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gay, Georgia?

The typical household in Gay, Georgia earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gay, Georgia expensive?

In Gay, Georgia, the median home is worth about $79,500.

How educated are people in Gay, Georgia?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gay, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gay, Georgia?

About 21.5% of people in Gay, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gay, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gay, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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