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Fancy Gap

Virginia · 214 residents · 4.048 sq mi
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Fancy Gap is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,798. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−18%since 2000
from 260 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+36%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0711422132842000201020202024Fancy Gap
2024214
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,798
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,948
+182%since 2000
from $16,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+81.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.094
−53%since 2010
from 0.202 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade63.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing17.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
42.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.9%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
27.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
39.3%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fancy Gap, Virginia?

Fancy Gap, Virginia has about 214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fancy Gap, Virginia?

The typical household in Fancy Gap, Virginia earns about $98,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fancy Gap, Virginia?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fancy Gap, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fancy Gap, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Fancy Gap, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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