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Fancy Gap

Virginia · 214 residents · 4.048 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 73.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
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: 280
Median age
57.0
+34%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
0711422132842000201020202024Fancy Gap
2024214
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.8%
+51.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information100%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Owner-occupied
81.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(202)
Black1.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other73.8%(158)
Diversity Score64.3%(138)
Diversity Score
64
+6584%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% 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%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
100.0%
+58.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
0.0%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fancy Gap, Virginia?

Fancy Gap, Virginia has about 214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fancy Gap, Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 73.8% 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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