Gargatha is a CDP located in Accomack County Virginia. Gargatha has a 2024 population of 676. Gargatha is currently growing at a rate of 3.21% annually and its population has increased by 64.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 410 in 2020.
The average household income in Gargatha is $77,341 with a poverty rate of 9.78%. The median age in Gargatha is 49.7 years: 62.3 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gargatha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 275 | 43.38% |
| White | 261 | 41.17% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 15.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 290 | 2.19 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 141 | 0 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 80 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 69 | 4.41 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 4.38% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 4.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 17.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 17.08% |
| High School Graduate | 244 | 50.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 25 | 5.21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 219 | 212 | 59 |
| White | 179 | 165 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 64 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 78.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,263 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,221 | $0 | $24,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $66,618 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gargatha 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 | 261 | 62 | 23.75% |
9.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
8.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gargatha is White, with 23.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gargatha is White, with 23.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.08% |
| Some College | 10.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 26.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $57,644 |
| Households | $79,375 | $77,341 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,160 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 64 | 78.05% |
| Black | 49 | 22.37% |
| White | 18 | 10.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
70.03%
Born in Gargatha
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gargatha residents were born in the United States, with 70.03% having been born in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 676 | 21 | 3.21% |
| 2023 | 655 | 21 | 3.31% |
| 2022 | 634 | 203 | 47.1% |
| 2021 | 431 | 21 | 5.12% |
| 2020 | 410 | 239 | 139.77% |
| 2019 | 171 | 9 | 5.56% |
| 2018 | 162 | 40 | 32.79% |
| 2017 | 122 | -263 | -68.31% |
| 2016 | 385 | -134 | -25.82% |
| 2015 | 519 | -138 | -21% |
| 2014 | 657 | 171 | 35.19% |
| 2013 | 486 | 21 | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 465 | 268 | 136.04% |
| 2011 | 197 | -184 | -48.29% |
| 2010 | 381 | 0 | 0% |