Fort Gay, West Virginia
Fort Gay: City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Fort Gay is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 705 and a population density of 307 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 682 inhabitants.
The city was created 236 years ago in 1788.
Quick Facts about Fort Gay
| Population : | 682 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Different from : | Gay |
| Postal code : | 25514 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 581 feet / 177, 176 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1789 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:37:48 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 297 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Gay is located at 38°6'58"N 82°35'45"W (38.1162000, -82.5957100).
Fort Gay map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Gay decreased by 3.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 705 | - | census |
| 2011 | 732 | 3.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 727 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 728 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 723 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 719 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 711 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 702 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 699 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 689 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 682 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,716 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,597 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,719 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,588 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 63.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 22.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,681 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
Fort Gay zip code is 25514.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 54099
Cassville, Fort Gay
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,206 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $447 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,204 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,929 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,575 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,253 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 261,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,754 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,531 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,500 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,390 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,363 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 825 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 690 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,612 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,096 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,307.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.93 |
Schools in Fort Gay
College & universities near Fort Gay, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444954 | Mountwest Community and Technical College | Huntington (WV) | 25701 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Gay, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Fort Gay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Gay Post Office | Fort Gay (WV) | 25514 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kenova | 2,943 | City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne | 1,559 | Town in Wayne County, West Virginia |
| Ceredo | 1,246 | City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America |
