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Gatewood

West Virginia · 605 residents · 1.543 sq mi
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Gatewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,351. Population has grown 37% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,600. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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

605
+37%since 2023
from 443 in 2023
2020 – 2024
392 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 287 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
31.3
−1%since 2023
from 31.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
31839647555363120202024Gatewood
2024605
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,351
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,914 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$32,803
+14%since 2023
from $28,735 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+30.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.194
+39%since 2023
from 0.139 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$109,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.4
+10%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(21)
Diversity Score11.3%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(22)
Diversity Score8.8%(53)
9
−22%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+3%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gatewood, West Virginia?

Gatewood, West Virginia has about 605 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gatewood, West Virginia earns about $76,351 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gatewood, West Virginia expensive?

In Gatewood, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $109,600.

How educated are people in Gatewood, West Virginia?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gatewood, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gatewood, West Virginia?

About 0.7% of people in Gatewood, 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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