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Camden-on-Gauley

West Virginia · 169 residents · 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 $21,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
+8%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−4%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051301551792041990201020202024Camden-on-Gauley
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,875
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,242
+78%since 2000
from $9,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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
$55,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(10)
Diversity Score12.7%(21)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−18%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia?

Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia has about 169 residents according to the 2010 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 $21,875 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

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

About 14.7% 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 25.0% 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 10 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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