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Gay, GA
Town in Meriwether County, Georgia.
Population
119
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
138
ZIP codes
0
Gay and its ZIP codes
Gay at a glance
- Gay is 27% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Gay, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meriwether County. PPP loans are for Gay.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,564
5,046 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,285
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $7,493 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gay, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
291
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gay, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Gay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MolenaCity | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| WoodburyCity | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| ConcordCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| HaralsonTown | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| LuthersvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| ZebulonCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| WilliamsonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| SenoiaCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| Lone OakTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BrooksTown | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Warm SpringsCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MeansvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| TurinTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| ManchesterCity | 16 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gay, GA in?
- Gay is in Meriwether County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Gay, GA?
- About 119 people live in Gay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gay?
- Nearby places include Molena (7.1 mi), Woodbury (7.6 mi), Concord (7.9 mi), Hilltop (8 mi), Greenville (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023