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Gargatha

Virginia · 415 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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Gargatha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,322. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 244 residents. Median home value is $190,300. Households here earn about 79% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
+143%since 2019
from 171 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+143%since 2019
from 58 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
−25%since 2019
from 58.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
69229390550711201020202024Gargatha
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,322
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,582
−38%since 2019
from $31,426 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$190,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $190,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
28.3% rent
Afford Score
11.7
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(113)
Black33.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(204)
Black36.9%(153)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(47)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other31.5%(131)
Diversity Score88.3%(366)
Diversity Score
88
+58%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−41%since 2019
from 19.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
Female
47.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gargatha, Virginia?

Gargatha, Virginia has about 415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gargatha, Virginia?

The typical household in Gargatha, Virginia earns about $16,322 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 $190,300.

How educated are people in Gargatha, Virginia?

About 24.6% 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 15.9% 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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