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Gauley Bridge

West Virginia · 553 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 $27,313. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 185 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,800. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
553
−25%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+13%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3695026367699031990201020202024Gauley Bridge
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,313
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,061
+36%since 2000
from $11,820 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(514)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−71%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia?

Gauley Bridge, West Virginia has about 553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia earns about $27,313 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia?

About 20.0% 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 32.3% 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 165 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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