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Gypsy

West Virginia · 119 residents · 0.78 sq mi
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With 119 people, Gypsy is a city in West Virginia. Owners hold 41% of the housing stock. The population is up 38% since 2023. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. 24.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line. People stay put here: 76% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $54,524, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Gypsy

Among the 22 cities and towns in the Clarksburg area

  • 13th in household income$54,524
  • 4th in share with a bachelor's degree30.2%
  • 3rd in diversity score29.1
Section 01

Population & growth

119
+38%since 2023
from 86 in 2023
2010 – 2024
153 / sq mi
+38%since 2023
from 111 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.6
−30%since 2023
from 53.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.78 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
11113216318420201020202024Gypsy
2024119
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 922.7%(27)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.1%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421%(25)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.6%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.3%(17)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,524
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$18,489
+20%since 2023
from $15,436 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+41.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
24.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.190
−31%since 2023
from 0.273 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance40.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services40.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

41.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
58.7% rent
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.59 people
+42%since 2023
from 1.83 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(16)
29
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American42%(50)
German16%(19)
Italian16%(19)
Irish14.3%(17)
Welsh14.3%(17)
Section 05

Education

30.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.3 min
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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

11.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
90.2%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
58.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
22.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
27.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
13.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
75.6%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(9)
Married65.4%(17)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married65%(39)
Married35%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

27.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
16.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
14.3%
US average: 18.4%
24.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
14.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
33.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(17)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Gypsy, decade by decade

Gypsy population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010328$21,065$20,4280.0%1.6
2020197––0.0%7.5
2024119$54,524–30.2%29.1

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gypsy, West Virginia?

Gypsy, West Virginia has about 119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gypsy, West Virginia earns about $54,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Gypsy, West Virginia?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gypsy, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gypsy, West Virginia?

About 24.4% of people in Gypsy, 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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