Bobtown, Virginia facts for kids
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Bobtown, Virginia
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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 Bobtown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Bobtown, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584809 |
Bobtown is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government tracks for population. It is not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 267 people lived in Bobtown. This makes it a very small place.
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Where is Bobtown Located?
Bobtown is in the state of Virginia. It is part of Accomack County. The area is very close to sea level. Its elevation is only 13 feet (about 4 meters) above the ocean.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 211 | — | |
| 2020 | 267 | 26.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The study of people in a place is called demographics. Bobtown was first counted as a CDP in 2010. At that time, 211 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown. It reached 267 people.
Who Lives in Bobtown?
Most people in Bobtown are White. In 2020, about 77% of the residents were White. There is also a group of Black or African American people. They made up about 12% of the population.
Some people in Bobtown are of Hispanic or Latino background. This group grew between 2010 and 2020. They made up almost 8% of the population in 2020. There are also a few people from Asian or mixed race backgrounds.
Images for kids
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Map showing Bobtown in Accomack County, Virginia.
See also
In Spanish: Bobtown (Virginia) para niños
