Gary
City in McDowell County, West Virginia
Gary is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,411 ft (430 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pageton, 4.0 miles E.
- 773residents (2020 Census)
- 1,411 ftelevation · 430 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 920 / sq mipopulation density
- 24836ZIP code
About Gary
Gary is a city located along the Tug Fork River in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 762. It was named for Elbert Henry Gary, one of the founders of U.S. Steel. The former coal towns of Elbert, Filbert, Thorpe, and Wilcoe became part of Gary at the time of its incorporation in 1971.
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Living in Gary
- Median household income
- $41,603
- Median home value
- $50,900
- Median age
- 39.9
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Gary had 773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 920 per sq mi (355 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gary at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 773 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3632° N, 81.5357° W |
| ZIP code | 24836 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5430196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gary
- Pageton4.0 mi E
- Kimball4.1 mi N
- Vivian4.4 mi NE
- Welch5.4 mi NW
- Anawalt5.5 mi E
- Keystone6.1 mi NE
- Northfork7.1 mi NE
- Cucumber7.6 mi SW
- War8.6 mi SW
- Berwind9.7 mi SW
- Abbs Valley, VA9.8 mi SE
- Maybeury9.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Gary
What county is Gary in?
Gary is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Gary, WV?
773 people lived in Gary at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gary, WV?
The ZIP code of Gary is 24836.
What is the elevation of Gary?
1,411 feet (430 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gary?
Pageton (4.0 mi), Kimball (4.1 mi), Vivian (4.4 mi), Welch (5.4 mi), Anawalt (5.5 mi).
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