Gargatha, Virginia
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
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Gargatha is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 415.[2]
Gargatha, Virginia | |
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia. | |
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| Coordinates: 37°47′26″N 75°34′55″W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 415 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584849[1] |
Geography
The CDP lies at an elevation of 16 feet.[1]
Demographics
Gargatha was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[4]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[5] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 194 | 204 | 50.92% | 49.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 128 | 153 | 33.60% | 36.87% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 0.52% | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 0 | 1.05% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 5 | 10 | 1.31% | 2.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48 | 47 | 12.60% | 11.33% |
| Total | 381 | 415 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
