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Gassaway

West Virginia · 759 residents · 1.155 sq mi
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Gassaway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,073. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. 19% 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 $101,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
−16%since 2000
from 901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
657 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
−2%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586848109351K1990201020202024Gassaway
2024688
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,073
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,009 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,739
+42%since 2000
from $15,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(878)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other7.6%(57)
Diversity Score21.1%(160)
Diversity Score
21
+444%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gassaway, West Virginia?

Gassaway, West Virginia has about 759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gassaway, West Virginia?

The typical household in Gassaway, West Virginia earns about $53,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gassaway, West Virginia expensive?

In Gassaway, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Gassaway, West Virginia?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gassaway, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gassaway, West Virginia?

About 12.8% of people in Gassaway, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gassaway, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gassaway, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 187 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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