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Gary, WV Profile


Gary, WV, population 801, is located in West Virginia's McDowell county, about 113.5 miles from Winston-Salem and 132.2 miles from Greensboro.

Through the 90's Gary's population has declined by about 32%. It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Gary has declined by about 13%.

Gary's property crime levels tend to be West Virginia's average level.

Population Statistics

Gender

Population by Gender
Males 46%
Females 54%
As % of Population
   

Race

Population by Race
White61%
African American36%
Native American0%
Asian0%
Hawaiian0%
Other/Mixed3%
As % of Population
     

Age


Median Age
Population49.50
Males47.30
Females52.90
Vs. State Median Age
    
    
    
Males by AgeFemales by Age
Under 2011.00%Under 20: 10.00%
20 to 407.00%20 to 40: 8.00%
40 to 6012.00%40 to 60: 14.00%
Over 6016.00%Over 60: 22.00%
Age Distribution
       
       
       
       

Size


Population by YearChange Rate
2000917N/A
2001886-3.38%
2002865-2.37%
2003840-2.89%
2004816-2.86%
2005801-1.84%
Vs. State Change Rate
 
    
    
    
    
    

Economics


Household Income
Median$22,857
Vs. State Median Income
    

Law Enforcement Statistics

Violent Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
20010
2002N/A
2003N/A
2004N/A
2005N/A
2006N/A
Vs. State Violent Crime Rate
    
 
 
 
 
 
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murder, Man-Slaughter 0-----
Forcible Rape 0-----
Robbery 0-----
Aggravated Assault 0-----

Property Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
20010
2002N/A
2003N/A
2004N/A
2005N/A
2006N/A
Vs. State Property Crime Rate
    
 
 
 
 
 
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Burglary 0 - - - - -
Larceny, Theft 0 - - - - -
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 - - - - -
Arson 0 - - - - -

Location

Elevation1,402 feet above sea level
Land Area0.9 Square Miles



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