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Gay

Georgia · 110 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Gay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $184,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−26%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
−1%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
441191932683431990201020202024Gay
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,955
+77%since 2000
from $20,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(86)
Black10%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(6)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score39.2%(43)
Diversity Score
39
−36%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−43%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gay, Georgia?

Gay, Georgia has about 110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gay, Georgia?

The typical household in Gay, Georgia earns about $71,250 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 $184,400, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Gay, Georgia?

About 17.3% 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 0.8% 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 22 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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