Gary, WV is a small town with a population of 553 people. It has a low population density of 13 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is conveniently located near I-77 and is within close proximity to numerous local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events.
Some popular local businesses in Gary include Alimena’s Pizza Restaurant, Gary Auto Parts & Sales Inc., Graystone Farms Market & Bakery, and High Life Bar & Grill. Outdoor activities range from camping at the nearby Cacapon State Park to hiking trails on North Mountain to white water rafting on the Shenandoah River. The Gary Community Center provides various community programs for residents throughout the year including after school tutoring and summer camps for youth. Additionally, there are several local sporting events such as basketball tournaments hosted by the Community Center and annual golf outings at Pack Horse Golf Club.
The population in Gary (zip 24836) is 553. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gary (zip 24836) is 55.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gary (zip 24836) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gary (zip 24836)
- 30.9% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 9.1% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Gary (zip 24836)
- 82.8% are White
- 12.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander