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Gauley Bridge, West Virginia

Town · Population 521 · #146 in West Virginia
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About Gauley Bridge

Set in the central part of West Virginia, Gauley Bridge is a tiny community, home to 521 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Gauley Bridge is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.56 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 334 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Gauley Bridge Unique

  • The only place in America named Gauley Bridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)521
Rank in state#146 of 230
Land area1.56 sq mi
Density334/sq mi
Coordinates38.1668, -81.2096

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now70°F
ConditionsShowers And Thunderstorms
Wind3 to 7 mph

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