Gauley Bridge is a town located in Fayette County West Virginia. Gauley Bridge has a 2024 population of 522. Gauley Bridge is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 552 in 2020.
The average household income in Gauley Bridge is $40,872 with a poverty rate of 39.08%. The median age in Gauley Bridge is 45.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gauley Bridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 214 | 2.18 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 99 | 1.26 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 90 | 3.12 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 17 | 2.29 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 19.77% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49 | 13.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 41.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 5.08% |
| Some College | 26 | 7.34% |
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 | 354 | 266 | 68 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,648 | $26,136 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,013 | $120,724 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,605 | $26,364 | $23,026 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$24,605
Average Earnings
$26,364
Average Male
$23,026
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gauley Bridge 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 | 458 | 179 | 39.08% |
39.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.14%
Male Poverty Rate
50.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gauley Bridge is White, with 39.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gauley Bridge is White, with 39.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.91% |
| Some College | 52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 42.65% |
| High School | 24.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 32.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,404 | $63,008 |
| Households | $19,500 | $40,872 |
| Married Families | $51,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $15,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
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
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 5.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.7%
Labor Force Participation
35.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
71.24%
Born in Gauley Bridge
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gauley Bridge residents were born in the United States, with 71.24% 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 | 486 | -7 | -1.42% |
| 2028 | 493 | -7 | -1.4% |
| 2027 | 500 | -7 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | 507 | -8 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 515 | -7 | -1.34% |
| 2024 | 522 | -8 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 530 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 536 | -11 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 547 | -5 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 554 | -9 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 563 | -9 | -1.57% |
| 2017 | 572 | -9 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 581 | -9 | -1.53% |
| 2015 | 590 | -7 | -1.17% |
| 2014 | 597 | -6 | -1% |
| 2013 | 603 | -6 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 609 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 611 | -3 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 614 | 0 | 0% |