Average household size:
| This town: |  2.1 people | | West Virginia: |  2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 57.9% | | Whole state: | 68.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 3.6% | | Whole state: | 4.7% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
| This town: | 13.9% | | Whole state: | 17.9% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
| This town: | 3.0% | | Whole state: | 7.6% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gassaway, WV
Gassaway compared to West Virginia state average:
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
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Banks with branches in Gassaway (2009 data):
- Bank of Gassaway: Off Premise Facility at 700 Elk Street, branch established on 1984-04-09; Bank Of Gassaway at 700 Elk Street, branch established on 1905-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $166.6 mil, Deposits: $145.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Gassaway Bancshares, Inc.
- City National Bank of West Virginia: Gassaway Branch at 324 Elk Street, branch established on 1987-05-18. Info updated 2008-01-10: Bank assets: $2,552.9 mil, Deposits: $2,042.5 mil, headquarters in Cross Lanes, WV, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 71 total offices, Holding Company: City Holding Company
School Enrollment by Level of School
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2004 Presidential Election results in Braxton County West Virginia:
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
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- Utility gas (69%)
- Electricity (28%)
- Wood (3%)
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Religion statistics for Gassaway
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 31.51%
| Here | | 31.5% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
| Name | American Baptist Churches in the USA | United Methodist Church | Southern Baptist Convention | Catholic Church | LDS (Mormon) Church |
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| Adherents | 48.6% | 33.9% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
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| Congregations | 16.1% | 66.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
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| Name | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) | Churches of Christ | Seventh-Day Adventist Church | Other |
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| Adherents | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
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| Congregations | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
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| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other Government Administration |
0 | $0 | | 20 | $2,993 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
15 | $39,071 | $31,257 | 0 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Management |
0 | $0 | | 7 | $2,359 |
| Totals for Government |
15 | $39,071 | $31,257 | 27 | $5,352 |
5.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,814 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.14% | | West Virginia average: | 5.78% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
5.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,223 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.79% | | West Virginia average: | 5.65% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Gassaway:
- WSGB (1490 AM; 1 kW; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
- WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
- WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
- WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
- WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
- WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
- WYKM (1250 AM; 5 kW; RUPERT, WV; Owner: MT. STATE B. CO., INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Gassaway:
- WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
- WCWV (92.9 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: R-S BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WAFD (100.3 FM; WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV; Owner: J & K BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
- WMLJ (90.5 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)
Gassaway fatal accident list:
Dec 4, 1992 12:10 AM, 4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 27 meters (89ft)
Total costs: $1,881,000
Total average daily traffic: 4,900
Total average daily truck traffic: 384
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 7,994
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2- On Boundary St., .1 Mi N Of Intesection Of Highland And Boundary Sts., Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN739
Assigned Frequencies : 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz
Grant Date: 10/23/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Michael P Goggin
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:
- Big Otter Cell Site 9.5 Miles West Southwest From Gassaway, Call Sign: KNKN640
Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
Grant Date: 10/10/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4- C K Meadows, 5 Miles South Of Gassaway On Wv4, Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 122 m, , Licensee ID: L00105745
Registrant: Kenton Meadows Co. Inc., 109 Buffalo Rd., Gassaway, WV 26624, Phone: (304) 364-5151, Email:
- DAVID J SASKA, On Boundary St., .1 Mi N Of Intesection Of Highland And Boundary Sts., Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.6 m, Overall height: 79.6 m
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601legacy Drive, Ms:a-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
- William Ramsey, .1 Mile North I79-Us19, Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.6 m, Overall height: 109.6 m
Registrant: State Of West Virginia, Dhhr/Bph State Trauma Emergency Care System, 190 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: (304) 285-3331, Email:
- Peter M Connolly, 9.5 Mi Wsw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6- Braxton Cr 4 1/2 Mi Se, Call Sign: KIB264, Licensee ID: L00643016
Assigned Frequencies : 45.8800 MHz, 46.1000 MHz
Grant Date: 05/28/2003, Expiration Date: 03/30/2013
Registrant: City Of Gassaway, 105 Fifth St, Gassaway, WV 26624, Phone: (304) 364-5262 - 100 Holyman Drive, Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: KNAW598
Assigned Frequencies : 458.600 MHz
Grant Date: 05/13/2002, Expiration Date: 04/28/2012, Certifier: Walter S Smith
Registrant: Lloyds Electronics, 2100 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25312, Phone: (304) 720-1562, Fax: (304) 720-1565, Email:
- 5 Mi S On Wv Rt 4, Call Sign: KQE295
Assigned Frequencies : 30.6400 MHz
Grant Date: 02/26/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2013
Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 515-2544 - Se Side Of Highland Street In, Call Sign: KVM734
Assigned Frequencies : 158.190 MHz
Grant Date: 06/16/2005, Expiration Date: 08/16/2015
Registrant: Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 8th And Main - 5th Floor, Richmond, VA 23261, Phone: (804) 775-5906 - 1855 Chapel Rd, Type: Building, Structure height: 287 m, Overall height: 290 m, Call Sign: WPZU826
Assigned Frequencies : 46.5000 MHz, 45.8800 MHz, 46.1000 MHz
Grant Date: 03/18/2004, Expiration Date: 03/18/2014, Certifier: Dennis Winemiller
Registrant: Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, 1855 Chapel Rd, Gassaway, WV 26624-9524, Phone: (304) 364-8443, Email:
- Lat: 38.661139 Lon: -80.749417, Call Sign: WQDE928
Assigned Frequencies : 72.1000 MHz, 72.1800 MHz
Grant Date: 08/09/2005, Expiration Date: 08/09/2015, Certifier: Kenny Sartin
Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., N3211 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 248-3000, Fax: (262) 248-0455
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3- BIG OTTER, 9.5 Mi Wsw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WMG754
Assigned Frequencies : 6645.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz
Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
- STATION, 2.1 Mi W Of I79 & Sr 4, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WNTA662
Assigned Frequencies : 2197.60 MHz
Grant Date: 11/22/1999, Expiration Date: 12/28/2009
Registrant: Phone: (412) 838-6971 - COON KNOB, .1 Mile North I79-Us19, Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.6 m, Call Sign: WQIM850
Assigned Frequencies : 6315.84 MHz, 6675.00 MHz
Grant Date: 03/21/2008, Expiration Date: 03/21/2018, Certifier: William Ramsey Md
Registrant: State Of West Virginia, Dhhr/Bph State Trauma Emergency Care System, 190 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, Phone: (304) 581-2900, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gassaway)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2- Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 11913 , Serial Number: 15075706, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1974
Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Hc 62 Box 52, Gassaway, WV 26624 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 737FD , Serial Number: 17269377, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 10/21/1977
Registrant (Corporation): Meadows Stone & Paving Inc, 109 Little Buffalo Rd, Gassaway, WV 26624
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:- Fire: 19
- Good Intent Call: 1
Incident types - Gassaway
See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Gassaway, WV
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