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Gauley Bridge (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)341.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.1% (-6)
Growth Since 2020-16.25% (-105)
Rank in State203th
Rank in Country18646th

The population of Gauley Bridge, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 541. This is a decrease of -1.1% (-6 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Gauley Bridge by Race

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

Population of Gauley Bridge by Age

Gauley Bridge Population Pyramid 2022
Gauley Bridge Median Age
29.5
Total
28.6
Male
32.1
Female
Gauley Bridge Sex Ratio
45.51%
294
Male
54.49%
352
Female
Gauley Bridge Age Dependency Ratio
20.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
44
Child Dependency Ratio
Gauley Bridge Adults
473
Adults
(80 of whom are seniors) in Gauley Bridge.

Population of Gauley Bridge by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Gauley Bridge

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 32.34%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 29.17%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 34.94%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Gauley Bridge

While the overall poverty rate of Gauley Bridge is 32.34%, 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 (34.94%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (29.17%).

Poverty Rate of Gauley Bridge by Employment Status and Sex

13.24%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
19.21%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Gauley Bridge by Education

43.06%
Less Than 9th Grade
24.89%
High School
32.76%
Some College
35.96%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Gauley Bridge

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

The most common language spoken in Gauley Bridge is English, with 97.99% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.01% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Gauley Bridge by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

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

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

Educational Attainment of Gauley Bridge by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree184.05%
Bachelors Degree7115.99%
Associates Degree235.18%
Some College357.88%
High School Graduate22550.68%
9th to 12th Grade6715.09%
Less Than 9th Grade51.13%

Earnings Statistics of Gauley Bridge by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$36,652

Average Earnings

$37,841

Average Male

$23,804

Average Female

Employment of Gauley Bridge by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Gauley Bridge by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Gauley Bridge by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Gauley Bridge

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime1
Property Crime3
Crime Rate3
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft2
Burglary1
Arson0
Aggravated Assault1
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime2
Property Crime0
Crime Rate0
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault2

Marital Status of Gauley Bridge

Marriage Rates

  • 49.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 53.1%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 46.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Gauley Bridge Marriage

In Gauley Bridge, 53.1% 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 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Gauley Bridge

Gauley Bridge Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Gauley Bridge Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
40.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Gauley Bridge by Type

2.85
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned