Gassaway is a town located in Braxton County West Virginia. Gassaway has a 2024 population of 727. Gassaway is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 754 in 2020.
The average household income in Gassaway is $53,222 with a poverty rate of 11.38%. The median age in Gassaway is 39.2 years: 37.4 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gassaway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 723 | 88.49% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 11.51% |
| 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 | 340 | 2.4 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Non Family | 196 | 1.15 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 126 | 4.01 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 18 | 4.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.1
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
57.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 1.84% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 4.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 9.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 12.5% |
| High School Graduate | 202 | 37.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 7.9% |
| Some College | 147 | 27.02% |
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 | 507 | 454 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 55.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,833 | $0 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $48,672 |
| High School Graduate | $34,063 | $57,986 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,583 | $34,688 | $34,531 |
| Some College | $22,417 | $20,750 | $33,125 |
$34,583
Average Earnings
$34,688
Average Male
$34,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gassaway 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 | 710 | 89 | 12.54% |
| Multiple | 94 | 4 | 4.26% |
11.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.07%
Male Poverty Rate
18.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gassaway is White, with 12.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gassaway is Multiple, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.2% |
| Some College | 15.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Male Employed | 2.82% |
| Female Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,556 | $68,094 |
| Households | $44,653 | $53,222 |
| Married Families | $67,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,773 | $42,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
56
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 8.61% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 31.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
15.8%
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
80.91%
Born in Gassaway
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gassaway residents were born in the United States, with 80.91% 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 | 694 | -6 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 700 | -7 | -0.99% |
| 2027 | 707 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2026 | 714 | -6 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 720 | -7 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 727 | -7 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 734 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 736 | -10 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 746 | -8 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 754 | -75 | -9.05% |
| 2019 | 829 | -11 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 840 | -14 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 854 | -9 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 863 | -8 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 871 | -7 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 878 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 878 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 883 | -11 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 894 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 896 | 0 | 0% |