Gauley Bridge
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
Gauley Bridge is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 553 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Ferris, 1.0 miles SW.
- 553residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 354 / sq mipopulation density
- 25090ZIP code
About Gauley Bridge
Gauley Bridge is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 553 at the 2020 census. The Kanawha River is formed at Gauley Bridge by the confluence of the New and Gauley Rivers. Two miles to the southwest of Gauley Bridge, in Glen Ferris, is Kanawha Falls, a popular stopping point on Midland Trail Scenic Highway.
The community was named after a bridge over the Gauley River near the original town site. Gauley Bridge was close to the site of the Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster, in which hundreds of people died in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Living in Gauley Bridge
- Median household income
- $25,625
- Median home value
- $66,500
- Median rent
- $472/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Gauley Bridge had 553 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 553 |
|---|---|
| Density | 354 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gauley Bridge at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 553 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1668° N, 81.2096° W |
| ZIP code | 25090 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5430364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gauley Bridge
- Glen Ferris1.0 mi SW
- Charlton Heights3.1 mi SW
- Falls View3.5 mi SW
- Boomer3.8 mi W
- Deep Water4.0 mi SW
- Mount Carbon4.6 mi W
- Belva4.8 mi N
- Smithers4.8 mi W
- Kimberly5.1 mi W
- Dixie5.9 mi N
- Montgomery6.0 mi W
- Ansted6.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Gauley Bridge
What county is Gauley Bridge in?
Gauley Bridge is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Gauley Bridge, WV?
553 people lived in Gauley Bridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gauley Bridge, WV?
The ZIP code of Gauley Bridge is 25090.
What is the elevation of Gauley Bridge?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gauley Bridge?
Glen Ferris (1.0 mi), Charlton Heights (3.1 mi), Falls View (3.5 mi), Boomer (3.8 mi), Deep Water (4.0 mi).
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