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Camden-on-Gauley

West Virginia · 114 residents (2025 est.) · 0.325 sq mi
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Camden-on-Gauley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,917. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $93,500. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
+16%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1051301551792041990201020202024Camden-on-Gauley
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,917
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,198
+66%since 2000
from $9,137 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+1%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67%(122)
Black1.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.3%(57)
Diversity Score56.5%(103)
Diversity Score
57
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+59.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+108%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−59.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−1.2 ptssince 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 Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia?

Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia?

The typical household in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia earns about $55,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia expensive?

In Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $93,500.

How educated are people in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia?

About 27.7% of people in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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