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Gargatha, VA
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia.
Population
564
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Gargatha and its ZIP codes
Gargatha at a glance
- The median household income is $64,375, 31% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,500 (24% below Virginia).
Housing and community stats
Gargatha, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,375
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$291,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Irish Americans (28), Italian Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Gargatha.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,543
12,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $12,409 per person
How people get to work
Gargatha, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gargatha, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,660
13.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gargatha, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Gargatha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MetompkinCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Modest TownCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| NelsoniaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| BloxomTown | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ParksleyTown | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| PastoriaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.2 |
| WhitesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Chase CrossingCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Lee MontCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| HallwoodTown | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| AccomacTown | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| BaysideCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| TemperancevilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.4 |
| TasleyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gargatha, VA in?
- Gargatha is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Gargatha, VA?
- About 564 people live in Gargatha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gargatha?
- Nearby places include Metompkin (1.9 mi), Modest Town (2.3 mi), Nelsonia (2.4 mi), Bloxom (3.6 mi), Mappsville (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023