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Fort Gay

West Virginia · 819 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Fort Gay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,565. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,700. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

819
−4%since 1990
from 852 in 1990
1990 – 2025
993 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,033 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+5%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3875376878369861990201020202024Fort Gay
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,565
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,514 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$9,125
+22%since 1990
from $7,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
55.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
44.6% rent
3.1
+16%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(808)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+26%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

Fort Gay, West Virginia has about 819 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

The typical household in Fort Gay, West Virginia earns about $14,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Gay, West Virginia expensive?

In Fort Gay, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $44,700, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

About 2.2% 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 37.3% 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 33 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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