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Gargatha

Virginia · 564 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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Gargatha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $291,500. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

564
−3%since 2023
from 584 in 2023
2010 – 2024
191 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 197 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.4
+11%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
69229390550711201020202024Gargatha
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,487 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$39,571
+10%since 2023
from $35,926 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.405
+5%since 2023
from 0.386 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$291,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $282,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
52.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.5
+26%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(237)
Black46.2%(270)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(77)
Diversity Score75.5%(441)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(263)
Black38.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(82)
Diversity Score76.3%(431)
76
+1%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−23%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
27.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
45.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
35.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
65.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Gargatha, Virginia?

Gargatha, Virginia has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gargatha, Virginia?

The typical household in Gargatha, Virginia earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gargatha, Virginia expensive?

In Gargatha, Virginia, the median home is worth about $291,500.

How educated are people in Gargatha, Virginia?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gargatha, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gargatha, Virginia?

About 13.8% of people in Gargatha, 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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