Gargatha, VA Demographics

A map of Gargatha's Population by Race

Gargatha, Virginia had a population of 415 in 2020. It was 49.2% White, 36.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gargatha, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is the 489th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gargatha's White Population

204 residents of Gargatha identify as White, or 49.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Gargatha slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is ranked #526 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gargatha is more White than neighboring Nelsonia (22.8% White), Metompkin (9.4% White), and Mappsville (9% White). Gargatha is less White than neighboring Modest Town (71.7% White), and Bloxom (61.8% White).

Gargatha's Black Population

153 residents of Gargatha identify as Black, or 36.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gargatha larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is ranked #77 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gargatha is more Black than neighboring Modest Town (19.2% Black), and Bloxom (14% Black). Gargatha is less Black than neighboring Nelsonia (42.8% Black), Metompkin (68% Black), and Mappsville (37.3% Black).

Gargatha's Asian Population

1 residents of Gargatha identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gargatha slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is ranked #504 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gargatha is more Asian than neighboring Nelsonia (0% Asian), Modest Town (0% Asian), and Mappsville (0% Asian). Gargatha is less Asian than neighboring Bloxom (1.3% Asian).

Gargatha's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Gargatha identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gargatha roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gargatha is more Hispanic than neighboring Modest Town (4.2% Hispanic). Gargatha is less Hispanic than neighboring Nelsonia (32.4% Hispanic), Metompkin (20% Hispanic), Mappsville (52.4% Hispanic), and Bloxom (16.8% Hispanic).

Gargatha's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gargatha identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gargatha roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is ranked #579 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gargatha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Metompkin (0.2% Native American/Other).

Gargatha's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Gargatha identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gargatha roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gargatha is ranked #557 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gargatha is more Multiracial than neighboring Nelsonia (2% Multiracial), Metompkin (2.2% Multiracial), and Mappsville (1.3% Multiracial). Gargatha is less Multiracial than neighboring Modest Town (5% Multiracial), and Bloxom (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.