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Gatewood, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Population
605
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
392
ZIP codes
0
Gatewood and its ZIP codes
Gatewood at a glance
- Gatewood is about 5.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,351, 28% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (33% below West Virginia).
Housing and community stats
Gatewood, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,351
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$109,600
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (29), Italian Americans (16), German Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Gatewood.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
How people get to work
Gatewood, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gatewood, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gatewood, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Gatewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CunardCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ThurmondTown | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| FayettevilleTown | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Oak HillCity | 5.8 mi | 9.7 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| HicoCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| AnstedTown | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount HopeCity | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gatewood, WV in?
- Gatewood is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Gatewood, WV?
- About 605 people live in Gatewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gatewood?
- Nearby places include Cunard (1.6 mi), Garten (2.2 mi), Thurmond (2.9 mi), Fayetteville (4.5 mi), Oak Hill (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023