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Gauley Bridge

West Virginia · 614 residents · 1.564 sq mi
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Gauley Bridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,750. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
−17%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+23%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3695026367699031990201020202024Gauley Bridge
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,112
+36%since 2000
from $11,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$47,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(714)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−76%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−27%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% 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
19.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia?

Gauley Bridge, West Virginia has about 614 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia?

The typical household in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia earns about $20,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gauley Bridge, West Virginia expensive?

In Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia?

About 30.7% of people in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gauley Bridge, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gauley Bridge, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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