Fancy Gap: Demographics & People
Fancy Gap is home to 214 people, in 90 households. Population shrank 11.9% from 243 (2022) to 214 (2024). Median age 57.8 years. (8.4y older than Carroll County; 20.0y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 8% of the population. Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 88% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,588 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 12% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 89 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 11.9% from 243 (2022) to 214 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~189 (extrapolated at -6.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 159.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 29,155 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -11.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 243 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 214 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 214 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 159 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 57.8y is 18.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 8% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 57.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 7.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 214 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 17 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 18.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 95.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 84 |
| Population under 18 | 17 |
| Median age | 57.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 214 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 243 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 46 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 168 |
| Share born in this state | 21.5% |
| Share born in another state | 78.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 78.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 528 |
Households & Family Composition
90 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 88% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 97 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 97 |
| Single-parent households | 24 |
| Average household size | 2.51 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 747 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 265 |
| Family households | 79 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 87.8% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 90 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 30.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,588 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 30.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 25,700 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,112 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,588 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51035 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 035 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Carroll |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 29.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51035 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Carroll County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 985 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51035 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Carroll County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 38.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 33.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 20.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 29,791 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 7.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 214, shrinking, retirement community, upper-middle, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 214 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Carroll County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade