Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mount Gay-Shamrock is a small community located in West Virginia, within Logan County. The total population is 1,166. It ranks as the 131st most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Gay-Shamrock is 54.3 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. 18.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mount Gay-Shamrock is $51,740. This is 13% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.6%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $84,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Mount Gay-Shamrock is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Gay-Shamrock has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.