Gary, West Virginia
Gary: City in West Virginia, United States
About
Gary is a city located in the county of McDowell in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 968 and a population density of 428 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 759 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Gary
| Population : | 759 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | McDowell County |
| Postal code : | 24836 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:39:24 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 336 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -27.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gary is located at 37°21'49"N 81°33'0"W (37.3637300, -81.5501100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gary decreased by 27.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 968 | - | census |
| 2011 | 952 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 934 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 921 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 901 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 879 | -2.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 854 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 825 | -3.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 812 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 788 | -3.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 759 | -3.82% | estimation process |
People born in Gary (2)
People born in Gary, including baseball player Johnny Bero, Marine Corps Navy Cross recipient Stanley J. Wawrzyniak, .
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Schools in Gary
College & universities near Gary, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231554 | Bluefield College | Bluefield (VA) | 24605 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gary, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Gary , Indiana The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. It is located on the south shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Gary is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gary Historical Society and the Gary Civic Center. with a population of 74,693 people.
- Gary , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 229 people.
- Gary , Minnesota city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 201 people.
Other cities in McDowell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDowell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welch | 1,575 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States |
| War | 659 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Davy | 324 | United States, a town |
| Northfork | 322 | West Virginia |
| Iaeger | 232 | Town of the United States |
| Anawalt | 172 | Human settlement in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Kimball | 147 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
