Fort Gay
Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

Fort Gay is a town in Wayne County, West Virginia, with 675 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Louisa, 1.5 miles SW.
- 675residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 818 / sq mipopulation density
- 25514ZIP code
About Fort Gay
Fort Gay is a town in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy rivers. It is located within the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, and adjoins Louisa, Kentucky. The population was 677 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Fort Gay
- Median home value
- $62,300
- Median rent
- $726/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Fort Gay had 675 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 675 |
|---|---|
| Density | 818 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Gay at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 675 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1222° N, 82.5908° W |
| ZIP code | 25514 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5428516 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Gay
- Louisa, KY1.5 mi SW
- Prichard7.9 mi N
- Wayne11.0 mi NE
- Blaine, KY15.3 mi SW
- Lavalette15.9 mi NE
- Crum16.7 mi SE
- Inez, KY17.7 mi S
- Cannonsburg, KY18.8 mi N
- Ceredo19.1 mi N
- Kenova19.4 mi N
- Burlington, OH20.3 mi N
- Catlettsburg, KY20.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Gay
What county is Fort Gay in?
Fort Gay is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Fort Gay, WV?
675 people lived in Fort Gay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Gay, WV?
The ZIP code of Fort Gay is 25514.
What is the elevation of Fort Gay?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Gay?
Louisa (1.5 mi), Prichard (7.9 mi), Wayne (11.0 mi), Blaine (15.3 mi), Lavalette (15.9 mi).
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