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Camden-on-Gauley

West Virginia · 126 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 $38,889. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−20%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−13%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051301551792041990201020202024Camden-on-Gauley
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,889
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,041
+87%since 2000
from $9,137 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(118)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.4%(31)
Diversity Score43.2%(54)
Diversity Score
43
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+50.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+100%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−62.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia has about 126 residents according to the 2020 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 $38,889 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 $63,800.

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

About 11.4% 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 11.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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