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Fort Gay

West Virginia · 675 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 $18,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 3% 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 $87,500. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
−18%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
818 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+20%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3875376878369861990201020202024Fort Gay
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,667
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,372
+47%since 2000
from $9,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$87,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(662)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(17)
Diversity Score6.6%(45)
Diversity Score
7
+440%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 36.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.4%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

Fort Gay, West Virginia has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Gay, West Virginia earns about $18,667 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Gay, West Virginia?

About 3.0% 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 37.6% 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 177 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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