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Mount Gay-Shamrock

West Virginia · 1,430 residents · 7.548 sq mi
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Mount Gay-Shamrock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,269. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 1,193 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,700. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,430
−45%since 2000
from 2,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+19%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9532K2K3K4K1990201020202024Mount Gay-Shamrock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,269
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,975 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,046
+52%since 2000
from $12,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance33.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical33.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,368)
Black8.3%(217)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(532)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,299)
Black5.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score18%(258)
Diversity Score
18
−11%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia?

Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia has about 1,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia earns about $27,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia expensive?

In Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia?

About 37.0% of people in Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,865 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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

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