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Gary (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Gary, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)871.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.66% (-20)
Growth Since 202012.77% (83)
Rank in State167th
Rank in Country16821th

The population of Gary, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 733. This is a decrease of -2.66% (-20 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Gary by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Gary by Age

Gary Population Pyramid 2022
Gary Median Age
55.8
Total
49.4
Male
57.1
Female
Gary Sex Ratio
38.62%
251
Male
61.38%
399
Female
Gary Age Dependency Ratio
43.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
24.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Gary Adults
555
Adults
(168 of whom are seniors) in Gary.

Population of Gary by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Gary

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 29.28%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 21.15%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 34.33%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Gary

While the overall poverty rate of Gary is 29.28%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (34.33%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (21.15%).

Poverty Rate of Gary by Employment Status and Sex

4.55%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
2.44%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Gary by Education

43.14%
Less Than 9th Grade
23.63%
High School
18.84%
Some College
5%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Gary

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Gary

The most common language spoken in Gary is English, with 97.23% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.54% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Gary by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Gary, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Gary by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree61.16%
Bachelors Degree407.74%
Associates Degree285.42%
Some College13926.89%
High School Graduate20439.46%
9th to 12th Grade5210.06%
Less Than 9th Grade489.28%

Earnings Statistics of Gary by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$32,708

Average Earnings

$40,603

Average Male

$29,861

Average Female

Employment of Gary by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Gary by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
37.2%
Labor Force Participation
33.9%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Gary by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Gary

Marriage Rates

  • 30.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 37.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 26.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Gary Marriage

In Gary, 37.9% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Gary

Gary Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Gary Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
80.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Gary by Type

2.45
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets