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Gary city, WV

ZIP 24836 — 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 24836

24836 has a population of 662 with a median age of 50.2 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.7%+18% vs US avg
x
Black
11.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
15.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.6%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
19.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
50.0%+91% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
0.8%-98% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.0%-36% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
18.5%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.0%+86% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishDutchFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 24836

Poverty Rate
15.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
25.0%+86% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population662
Median age50.2
Poverty rate15.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.7%
Hispanic0.0%
Black11.9%
Asian0.0%