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Fort Gay

West Virginia · 654 residents (2025 est.) · 0.825 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 382 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $62,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
−47%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+26%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:654 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3875376878369861990201020202024Fort Gay
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,516
+125%since 2000
from $9,125 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−24%since 2010
from 0.574 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade24%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
40.1%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(808)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(11)
Diversity Score6.1%(27)
Diversity Score
6
+401%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
22.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.1%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2012
from 38.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% 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 Fort Gay, West Virginia?

Fort Gay, West Virginia has about 437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fort Gay, West Virginia expensive?

In Fort Gay, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Gay, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

About 38.0% of people in Fort Gay, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Gay, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Gay, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 415 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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