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 124 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3637,-81.5501 |
| Altitude | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1902 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:14:52 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 336 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -27.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Gary is located at 37°21'49"N 81°33'0"W (37.3637300, -81.5501100).
Gary map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gary, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231554 | Bluefield College | Bluefield (VA) | 24605 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gary, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Gary.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Post Office | Gary (WV) | 24836 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gary, Indiana The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. 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 |