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Gallipolis Ferry

West Virginia · 731 residents · 2.275 sq mi
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Gallipolis Ferry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,900. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
−5%since 2023
from 766 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 337 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+77%since 2023
from 30.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5016728431K1K201020202024Gallipolis Ferry
2024731
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,475
+24%since 2023
from $17,321 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+22%since 2023
from 0.364 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(75)
Diversity Score22.1%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(690)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(41)
Diversity Score13.2%(97)
Diversity Score
13
−40%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+6%since 2023
from 15.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
+55.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
53.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia?

Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia has about 731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia?

The typical household in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia expensive?

In Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,900.

How educated are people in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia?

About 36.8% of people in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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