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Fort Gay

West Virginia · 705 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 $17,727. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
705
−14%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+24%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3875376878369861990201020202024Fort Gay
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,727
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,565 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,285
+89%since 2000
from $9,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$77,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+42%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+77%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
23.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

Fort Gay, West Virginia has about 705 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Gay, West Virginia earns about $17,727 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

About 2.1% 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 33.7% 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 147 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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