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Gargatha CDP, VA

ZIP 23421 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23421

23421 has a population of 3,917 with a median age of 50.3 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
42.9%-30% vs US avg
x
Black
43.6%+251% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.6%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
23.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
28.1%+154% vs US avg
x
High school
36.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.1%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.7%+215% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishHaitian

Health & Community Indicators in 23421

Poverty Rate
11.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.7%+215% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.3%+53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,917
Median age50.3
Poverty rate11.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White42.9%
Hispanic14.9%
Black43.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born43.7%