Gargatha, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 381.
Males: 175  (46.1%)
Females: 206  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

50.1 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,863
Gargatha:

$51,863
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,563

Gargatha CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,563
Gargatha:

$198,563
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $287,862; detached houses: $286,466
March 2022 cost of living index in Gargatha: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.8%

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  • Races in Gargatha, VA (2022)
    • 27342.8%Black alone
    • 25740.3%White alone
    • 11618.2%Two or more races

Races in Gargatha detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (53.5%), African (24.0%), German (7.8%), English (5.5%), Irish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 49 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (67.5 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (72.0 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (154.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Nelsonia, VA (1.2 miles ),
Modest Town, VA (1.4 miles),
Metompkin, VA (1.5 miles ),
Bloxom, VA (1.5 miles ),
Parksley, VA (1.8 miles ),
Mappsville, VA (1.9 miles ),
Pastoria, VA (2.0 miles ),
Chase Crossing, VA (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.80 N, Longitude: 75.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 757

Distribution of median household income in Gargatha, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gargatha, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Virginia:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Gargatha-area historical tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/2/1973, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Gargatha place center .

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.9 miles away from the place center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gargatha-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 127.9 miles away from Gargatha center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 127.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 147.4 miles away from Gargatha center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 129.7 miles away from Gargatha center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 136.8 miles away from Gargatha center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 176.6 miles away from Gargatha center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Accomack County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gargatha:

  • RIVERSIDE SHORE REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; PARKSLEY, VA)
  • SHORE HEALTHCARE AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ONLEY, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gargatha:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 29 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 38 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 41 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 63 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Hampton University (about 68 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 68 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 71 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)

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Accomack County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.2%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.1%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gargatha:

Marital status in Gargatha, VA
  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 36.8%
  • Separated: 6.5%
  • Widowed: 18.4%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gargatha:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gargatha, VA (based on Accomack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,78152
Evangelical Protestant5,25434
Black Protestant8966
Catholic8172
Other2262
None19,190-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Accomack County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Accomack County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Here:

7.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Accomack County:

9.64 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.7%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.2%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

23.7%
Virginia:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gargatha:

  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WDMV (540 AM; 1 kW; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gargatha:

  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WESR-FM (103.3 FM; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WKHI (107.5 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • W220CQ (91.9 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gargatha:

  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W41AC (Channel 41; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W44AD (Channel 44; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W60AL (Channel 60; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gargatha, VA
  • 70.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gargatha, VA
  • 57.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.4%Electricity


Gargatha compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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