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Gargatha

Virginia · 381 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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Gargatha is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,313. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2011. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $768,500. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
+93%vs 2011
vs 197 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
+93%vs 2011
vs 67 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
−29%vs 2011
vs 61.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
69229390550711201020202024Gargatha
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,313
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,042 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,694
−35%vs 2011
vs $35,077 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.380 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$768,500
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $283,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.7% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
42.5%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
9.0
+62%vs 2011
vs 5.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(114)
Black42.1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(194)
Black33.6%(128)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(48)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other3.5%(13)
Diversity Score77.4%(295)
Diversity Score
77
+27%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
58.5%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
Female
61.4%
+16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gargatha, Virginia?

Gargatha, Virginia has about 381 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gargatha, Virginia?

The typical household in Gargatha, Virginia earns about $85,313 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 $768,500.

How educated are people in Gargatha, Virginia?

About 34.2% 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 0.0% 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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