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Gassaway, WV
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia.
Population
688
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
596
ZIP codes
0
Gassaway and its ZIP codes
Gassaway at a glance
- Gassaway is about 8.1 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,500, 44% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,400 (42% below West Virginia) and median rent is $463 a month.
Local data for Gassaway, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gassaway, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,500
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$94,400
Median rent
$463/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (279), German Americans (169), Italian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Braxton County. PPP loans are for Gassaway.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,641
4,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $9,825 per person
How people get to work
Gassaway, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gassaway, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gassaway, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Gassaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SuttonTown | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| FlatwoodsTown | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Birch RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Sand ForkTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| TiogaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| GlenvilleTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| CowenTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| ClayTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Camden-on-GauleyTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| GrantsvilleTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| CraigsvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.1 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Rock CaveCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| SummersvilleCity | 27 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gassaway, WV in?
- Gassaway is in Braxton County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Gassaway, WV?
- About 688 people live in Gassaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gassaway?
- Nearby places include Sutton (3.3 mi), Flatwoods (7.2 mi), Birch River (12 mi), Burnsville (14 mi), Sand Fork (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023