Gargatha, VA

Q: What is the Total Population of Gargatha?

Total Population of Gargatha is 634.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Gargatha?

Total Male Population of Gargatha is 292.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Gargatha?

Total Female Population of Gargatha is 342.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gargatha?

There are 85.38 Males per 100 Females in Gargatha.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gargatha?

There are 117.12 Females per 100 Males in Gargatha.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Gargatha?

Median Population Age in Gargatha is 49.7 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Gargatha

Average Family Size in Gargatha is 3.0 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Gargatha

Average Household Size in Gargatha is 2.2 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Gargatha?

Per Capita income in Gargatha is $35,153.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Gargatha?

Median Household Income in Gargatha is $79,375.

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Map Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Gargatha Map

Gargatha Overview

634

TOTAL POPULATION

292

MALE POPULATION

342

FEMALE POPULATION

85.38

MALES / 100 FEMALES

117.12

FEMALES / 100 MALES

49.7

MEDIAN AGE

3.0

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.2

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$35,153

PER CAPITA INCOME

$79,375

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

0.39

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

324

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

67.5%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Race in Gargatha

The most populous races in Gargatha are Black / African American (275 | 43.4%), White / Caucasian (261 | 41.2%), and Two or more Races (98 | 15.5%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	275	43.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	0	0.0%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	261	41.2%
Two or more Races	98	15.5%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	634	100.0%

Ancestry in Gargatha

The most populous ancestries reported in Gargatha are American (323 | 50.9%), African (145 | 22.9%), Subsaharan African (145 | 22.9%), English (49 | 7.7%), and German (47 | 7.4%), together accounting for 111.8% of all Gargatha residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	145	22.9%
American	323	50.9%
English	49	7.7%
German	47	7.4%
Irish	24	3.8%
Polish	9	1.4%
Scottish	5	0.8%
Subsaharan African	145	22.9%
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Immigrants in Gargatha

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
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Sex and Age in Gargatha

The most populous age groups in Gargatha are 70 to 74 Years (69 | 23.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (111 | 32.5%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	21 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years	6 (2.1%)	111 (32.5%)
15 to 19 Years	16 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.5%)
35 to 39 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years	56 (19.2%)	14 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years	0 (0.0%)	69 (20.2%)
50 to 54 Years	12 (4.1%)	64 (18.7%)
55 to 59 Years	19 (6.5%)	51 (14.9%)
60 to 64 Years	33 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years	37 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years	69 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	292 (100.0%)	342 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gargatha

Median Family Size in Gargatha

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	80 (53.7%)	2.36
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	69 (46.3%)	3.77
Total Families	149 (100.0%)	3.01

Median Household Size in Gargatha

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	80 (27.6%)	2.36
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	69 (23.8%)	4.41
Non-family	141 (48.6%)	-
Total Households	290 (100.0%)	2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gargatha

Out of a total of 290 households in Gargatha, 149 (51.4%) are family households, while 141 (48.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 68, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 141.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	141 (48.6%)
2-Person Households	47 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	68 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	34 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	149 (51.4%)	141 (48.6%)

Female Fertility in Gargatha

Fertility by Age in Gargatha

Average fertility rate in Gargatha is 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	11 (100.0%)	117.0
Total	11 (100.0%)	95.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gargatha

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Gargatha

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gargatha

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	11 (100.0%)	1,000.0
Total	11 (100.0%)	95.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gargatha

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Gargatha

Income Overview in Gargatha

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	634	$35,153
Median Family Income	149	$0
Mean Family Income	149	$57,644
Median Household Income	290	$79,375
Mean Household Income	290	$77,341
Income Deficit	149	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	634	0.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	634	100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	634	0.39

Earnings by Sex in Gargatha

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	98 (30.2%)	$0
Female	226 (69.8%)	$0
Total	324 (100.0%)	$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gargatha

The most common earnings brackets in Gargatha are $100,000+ for men (44 | 44.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (59 | 26.1%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	26 (26.5%)	23 (10.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	7 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	51 (22.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999	12 (12.2%)	22 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	9 (9.2%)	59 (26.1%)
$100,000+	44 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	98 (100.0%)	226 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gargatha

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	-	-

Family Income in Gargatha

Family Income Brackets in Gargatha

According to the Gargatha family income data, there are 51 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.2% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	5	3.4%
$10,000 to $14,999	23	15.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	51	34.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	0	0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	32	21.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	9	6.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	12	8.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	17	11.4%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gargatha

4-person families (34 | 22.8%) account for the highest median family income in Gargatha with $74,861 per family, while 4-person families (34 | 22.8%) have the highest median income of $18,715 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	98 (65.8%)	$26,029
3-Person Families	17 (11.4%)	$0
4-Person Families	34 (22.8%)	$74,861
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	149 (100.0%)	$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gargatha

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	5 (3.4%)	$0
1 Earner	88 (59.1%)	$0
2 Earners	52 (34.9%)	$0
3+ Earners	4 (2.7%)	$0
Total	149 (100.0%)	$0

Household Income in Gargatha

Household Income Brackets in Gargatha

With 68 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Gargatha, accounting for 23.4% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	5	1.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	37	12.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	56	19.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	0	0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	44	15.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	68	23.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	12	4.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	68	23.4%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gargatha

The median household income in Gargatha is $79,375, with the highest median household income of $111,563 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43 households (14.8%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	43 (14.8%)	$111,563
45 to 64 Years	191 (65.9%)	$93,114
65+ Years	56 (19.3%)	$18,446
Total	290 (100.0%)	$79,375

Poverty in Gargatha

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gargatha

With 11.6% poverty level for males and 8.2% for females among the residents of Gargatha, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 34 males (65.4%) and 23 females (45.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years	34 (65.4%)	23 (45.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	34 (11.6%)	28 (8.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gargatha

According to the poverty statistics in Gargatha, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	61 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	6 (100.0%)	50 (100.0%)
15 Years	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	9 (100.0%)	22 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	56 (100.0%)	25 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	12 (100.0%)	128 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years	18 (34.6%)	28 (54.9%)
65 to 74 Years	106 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	258 (88.4%)	314 (91.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gargatha

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gargatha show that 35.0% or 28 of the total 80 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 59.6%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	19 (40.4%)	28 (59.6%)
1 or 2 Children	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	52 (65.0%)	28 (35.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gargatha

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gargatha

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	28 (59.6%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	28 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Gargatha

Employment by Class of Employer in Gargatha

Among the 324 employed individuals in Gargatha, private company employees (138 | 42.6%), not-for-profit organizations (99 | 30.6%), and local government employees (65 | 20.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	138	42.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	99	30.6%
Local Government Employees	65	20.1%
State Government Employees	5	1.5%
Federal Government Employees	17	5.2%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	324	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gargatha

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	128 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	51 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	324 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gargatha

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	191 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	30 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	96 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	324 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gargatha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gargatha are Management (120 | 37.0%), Community & Social Service (23 | 7.1%), Education, Arts & Media (12 | 3.7%), Education Instruction & Library (11 | 3.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (4 | 1.2%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gargatha, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Community & Social Service (52.2%), and Management (36.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Management (63.3%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	44 (36.7%)	76 (63.3%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	12 (52.2%)	11 (47.8%)
Education, Arts & Media	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	56 (38.1%)	91 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)	98 (30.2%)	226 (69.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gargatha are Security & Protection (26 | 8.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (26 | 8.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 5.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	26 (57.8%)	19 (42.2%)
Total (Overall)	98 (30.2%)	226 (69.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gargatha are Office & Administration (60 | 18.5%), and Sales & Related (51 | 15.7%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	51 (100.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	60 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	111 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	98 (30.2%)	226 (69.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	98 (30.2%)	226 (69.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gargatha are Transportation (14 | 4.3%), and Production (7 | 2.2%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	9 (64.3%)	5 (35.7%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	16 (76.2%)	5 (23.8%)
Total (Overall)	98 (30.2%)	226 (69.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gargatha

Employment Industries in Gargatha

Employment Industries by Sex in Gargatha

The Gargatha industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (59.1%), and Manufacturing (42.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	51 (42.9%)	68 (57.1%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	26 (59.1%)	18 (40.9%)
Educational Services	12 (11.3%)	94 (88.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	23 (100.0%)
Total	98 (30.2%)	226 (69.8%)

Education in Gargatha

School Enrollment in Gargatha

The most common levels of schooling among the 140 students in Gargatha are middle school (117 | 83.6%), high school (16 | 11.4%), and nursery / preschool (7 | 5.0%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	7	5.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary School	0	0.0%
Middle School	117	83.6%
High School	16	11.4%
College / Undergraduate	0	0.0%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	140	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gargatha

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	140 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gargatha

Education (87 | 49.4%), psychology (59 | 33.5%), arts & humanities (22 | 12.5%), and business (8 | 4.5%) are the most common fields of study among 176 individuals in Gargatha who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	0	0.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	59	33.5%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	8	4.5%
Education	87	49.4%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	22	12.5%
Total	176	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gargatha

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gargatha

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gargatha are males with 4 vehicles (51, accounting for 52.0%) and females with 4 vehicles (60, making up 22.6%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.4%)
2 Vehicles	12 (12.2%)	70 (31.0%)
3 Vehicles	35 (35.7%)	59 (26.1%)
4 Vehicles	51 (52.0%)	60 (26.6%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)
Total	98 (100.0%)	226 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gargatha

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gargatha are 10 to 14 minutes (67 commuters, 21.0%), 60 to 89 minutes (59 commuters, 18.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (51 commuters, 16.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	39	12.2%
10 to 14 Minutes	67	21.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	37	11.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	43	13.5%
25 to 29 Minutes	51	16.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	23	7.2%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	59	18.5%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gargatha

The most common commute times in Gargatha are 10 to 14 minutes (44 commuters, 44.9%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (59 commuters, 26.7%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	16 (16.3%)	23 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	44 (44.9%)	23 (10.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	37 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes	26 (26.5%)	17 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	51 (23.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes	12 (12.2%)	11 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	59 (26.7%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gargatha

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gargatha are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (44, 44.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (78, 35.3%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	26 (26.5%)	23 (10.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	51 (23.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	9 (9.2%)	78 (35.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	36 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	12 (12.2%)	11 (5.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	44 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	7 (7.1%)	4 (1.8%)
Total	98 (100.0%)	221 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gargatha

Occupancy by Ownership in Gargatha

Of the total 290 dwellings in Gargatha, owner-occupied units account for 257 (88.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 33 (11.4%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	257	88.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	33	11.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units	290	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gargatha

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	141	48.6%
2-Person Household	47	16.2%
3-Person Household	68	23.4%
4+ Person Household	34	11.7%
Total Housing Units	290	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gargatha

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	108 (76.6%)	33 (23.4%)
2-Person Household	47 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units	257 (88.6%)	33 (11.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gargatha

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	134 (87.6%)	19 (12.4%)
College/Associate Degree	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gargatha

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	17	5.9%
35 to 44 Years	26	9.0%
45 to 54 Years	145	50.0%
55 to 64 Years	46	15.9%
65 to 74 Years	42	14.5%
75 to 84 Years	14	4.8%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	290	100.0%

Housing Finances in Gargatha

Median Income by Occupancy in Gargatha

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	257 (88.6%)	$92,945
Renter-Occupied	33 (11.4%)	$0
Average	290 (100.0%)	$79,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gargatha

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	23 (8.9%)	14 (42.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999	37 (14.4%)	19 (57.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	44 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	68 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	68 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	257 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gargatha

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	18 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	49 (19.1%)	14 (42.4%)
$800 to $999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	80 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	59 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	51 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	257 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gargatha

Housing Structures in Gargatha

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	239	82.4%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	14	4.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	37	12.8%
Total	290	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gargatha

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	220 (92.0%)	19 (8.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	257 (88.6%)	33 (11.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gargatha

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	53 (20.6%)	33 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	140 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms	64 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	257 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gargatha

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	77 (30.0%)	19 (57.6%)
Electricity	180 (70.0%)	14 (42.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	257 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gargatha

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	14 (42.4%)
1 Vehicle	37 (14.4%)	19 (57.6%)
2 Vehicles	71 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	149 (58.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	257 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gargatha

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gargatha

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	30	227
Median Property Value	-	-
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	-	-
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gargatha

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	30 (100.0%)	117 (51.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	87 (38.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	30 (100.0%)	227 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gargatha

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	60 (26.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	18 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	12 (40.0%)	68 (30.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	30 (100.0%)	227 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gargatha

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	0 (0.0%)	93,072 (41,000.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x	30 (100.0%)	21 (9.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	110 (48.5%)
4.0x or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	30 (100.0%)	227 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gargatha

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	18 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	12 (40.0%)	5 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	113 (49.8%)
Total	30 (100.0%)	227 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gargatha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gargatha

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	133 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	127 (87.6%)	18 (12.4%)
55 to 64 Years	103 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	106 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	616 (97.2%)	18 (2.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gargatha

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	133 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gargatha

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	132 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	178 (90.8%)	18 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	215 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gargatha

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years	83 (62.4%)	50 (37.6%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	31 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	81 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	17 (11.7%)	127 (87.6%)
55 to 64 Years	8 (7.8%)	103 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	106 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (100.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Total	228 (36.0%)	427 (67.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gargatha

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	6 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	19 (15.8%)	28 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years	37 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gargatha

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gargatha: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gargatha: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gargatha: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	6 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	12 (10.0%)	5 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years	37 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gargatha: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	19 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	37 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gargatha: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Gargatha

Computing Device Access in Gargatha

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	220	75.9%
Smartphone	234	80.7%
Tablet	201	69.3%
No Computing Device	56	19.3%
Total	290	100.0%

Internet Access in Gargatha

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	136	46.9%
Cellular Data Only	0	0.0%
Satellite Internet	89	30.7%
No Internet	82	28.3%
Total	290	100.0%

Gargatha Summary

Gargatha is an unincorporated community located in Accomack County, Virginia. It is situated on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, approximately 20 miles south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The community is bordered by the towns of Painter, Bloxom, and Onancock.

History

Gargatha was first settled in the early 1700s by English colonists. The community was named after the nearby Gargatha Creek, which was named after the Native American tribe that once lived in the area. The first post office in the area was established in 1845.

In the late 1800s, the community was a thriving agricultural center. The area was known for its production of corn, wheat, and other crops. In the early 1900s, the community began to decline as the railroad bypassed the area.

Geography

Gargatha is located in Accomack County, Virginia. It is situated on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, approximately 20 miles south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The community is bordered by the towns of Painter, Bloxom, and Onancock.

The area is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer.

Economy

Gargatha is a rural community with a small population. The economy is largely based on agriculture, with corn, wheat, and other crops being grown in the area. There are also some small businesses in the area, including a few restaurants and convenience stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Gargatha was 1,072. The racial makeup of the community was 94.3% White, 3.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,000.

Conclusion

Gargatha is a small, rural community located in Accomack County, Virginia. It has a long history of agricultural production, and the economy is still largely based on agriculture. The population is mostly White, with a small percentage of African Americans, Native Americans, and other races. The median household income is slightly below the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gargatha?

Total Population of Gargatha is 634.

What is the Total Male Population of Gargatha?

Total Male Population of Gargatha is 292.

What is the Total Female Population of Gargatha?

Total Female Population of Gargatha is 342.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gargatha?

There are 85.38 Males per 100 Females in Gargatha.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gargatha?

There are 117.12 Females per 100 Males in Gargatha.

What is the Median Population Age in Gargatha?

Median Population Age in Gargatha is 49.7 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Gargatha

Average Family Size in Gargatha is 3.0 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Gargatha

Average Household Size in Gargatha is 2.2 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Gargatha?

Per Capita income in Gargatha is $35,153.

What is the Median Household income in Gargatha?

Median Household Income in Gargatha is $79,375.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gargatha?

Inequality or Gini Index in Gargatha is 0.39.

How Large is the Labor Force in Gargatha?

There are 324 People in the Labor Forcein in Gargatha.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gargatha?

67.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Gargatha.