Gypsy, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 328.
Males: 29  (9.1%)
Females: 299  (90.9%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26361.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,092
Gypsy:

$58,092
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,493

Gypsy CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,200
Gypsy:

$171,200
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $35,370; detached houses: $49,457; mobile homes: $11,737
March 2022 cost of living index in Gypsy: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 57.8%
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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Gypsy, West Virginia as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gypsy is 75 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 930 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (76.4 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (278.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Spelter, WV (1.3 miles ),
Lumberport, WV (1.3 miles ),
Shinnston, WV (1.4 miles ),
Enterprise, WV (2.0 miles ),
Despard, WV (2.4 miles ),
Clarksburg, WV (2.4 miles ),
Bridgeport, WV (2.5 miles ),
Worthington, WV (2.5 miles)

Latitude: 39.37 N, Longitude: 80.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
West Virginia:

4.0%

Tornado activity:

Gypsy-area historical tornado activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Gypsy place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 tornado 25.2 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gypsy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 163.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 146.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from Gypsy center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 211.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 204.5 miles away from Gypsy center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 160.6 miles away from Gypsy center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harrison County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gypsy:

  • MEADOWVIEW MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • ADAMSTON GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • GENTLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • MONTICELLO GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • FOWLER GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF CLARKSBURG (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • NUTTER FORT GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; NUTTER FORT, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gypsy:

  • Fairmont State University (about 12 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 27 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 38 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 54 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 57 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 65 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 72 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)

Private high school in Gypsy:

  • BEREAN BAPTIST SCHOOL (Students: 9, Location: RR 19 N, Grades: KG-12)

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Church in Gypsy: Gypsy Evangelical United Brethren Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Harrison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

49.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
2 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Gypsy:

  • Never married: 100.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gypsy:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.5
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gypsy, WV (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant16,44293
Catholic8,6477
Evangelical Protestant8,40651
Other1,0694
Black Protestant1922
Orthodox1101
None34,233-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Harrison County:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Harrison County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
This county:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
This county:

8.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

14.1%
State:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.7%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Harrison County:

12.2%
State:

13.1%

Businesses in Gypsy, WV

  • 7-Eleven: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Gypsy:

  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gypsy:

  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDKL (95.9 FM; GRAFTON, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WVAQ (101.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Gypsy:

  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Gypsy fatal accident list:

Oct 13, 2010 05:49 PM, Us-19, Lat: 39.366314, Lon: -80.313233, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 14, 1992 01:30 PM, 19 / 52, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.9mTotal length
  • 8,400Total average daily traffic
  • 588Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,000Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE8SUW, Licensee ID: L02474405, Grant Date: 08/30/2021, Expiration Date: 08/30/2031, Certifier: Lowell C Brookover Jr, Registrant: Lowell C Brookover Jr, 316 Gypsy Hollow Rd, Gypsy, WV 26361


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gypsy, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gypsy, WV
  • 100.0%Electricity


Gypsy compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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