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Gargatha

County:
Accomack County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.959
State:
Virginia

Gargatha is a CDP located in Accomack County, Virginia. Gargatha has a 2026 population of 631. Gargatha is currently growing at a rate of 2.6% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Gargatha is $64,375 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Gargatha is 55.4 years: 68 years for males, and 49.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.5 males.

631
Total Population
213
Density (mi²)
16 2.6%
Growth

Gargatha Population

Gargatha Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026631162.6%
2025615152.5%

Median Age

Overall: 55.4 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 68 years

Gargatha Adults

There are 457 adults, (173 of whom are seniors) in Gargatha.

Sex Ratio

Female: 257 (45.6%)
Male: 307 (54.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gargatha includes 46.63% White, 38.83% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26346.63%
Black or African American21938.83%
Two or more races7312.94%
Other race91.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26346.63%
Black or African American21938.83%
Two or more races7312.94%
Other race91.6%

Gargatha Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gargatha 's average per capita income is $40,156. Household income levels show a median of $64,375. The poverty rate stands at 13.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$64,375$76,620
Families$61,823$75,028
Married Families--
Non Families-$62,105

$40,156

Average Income

$64,375

Median Household Income

13.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)