Fort Gay is a town located in Wayne County West Virginia. Fort Gay has a 2024 population of 656. Fort Gay is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 676 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Gay is $32,798 with a poverty rate of 37.88%. The median age in Fort Gay is 42.8 years: 37.1 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Gay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 96.99% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 263 | 2.13 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 104 | 0 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Married | 95 | 2.42 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 49 | 3.63 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 15 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 13.12% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 7.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 1.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.9% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 59.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 6.33% |
| Some College | 48 | 10.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 354 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,583 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,183 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,219 | $31,458 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $43,542 | $51,167 | $0 |
$29,219
Average Earnings
$31,458
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Fort Gay residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 191 | 35.9% |
| Multiple | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
37.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.61%
Male Poverty Rate
35.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Gay is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Gay is White, with 35.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.4% |
| Some College | 17.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,875 | $40,801 |
| Households | $24,519 | $32,798 |
| Married Families | $46,513 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,158 | $20,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 3.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.87%
Born in Fort Gay
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fort Gay residents were born in the United States, with 54.87% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 631 | -5 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 636 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 641 | -5 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 646 | -5 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 651 | -5 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 656 | -5 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 661 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 665 | -9 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 674 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 676 | -15 | -2.17% |
| 2019 | 691 | -9 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 700 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 703 | -9 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 712 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 718 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 723 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 728 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 727 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 730 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 734 | 0 | 0% |