Bracey, Virginia facts for kids
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Bracey, Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Bracey, Virginia
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,981 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23919
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-51117 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477137 |
| Other name | Bracy |
Bracey is a small community in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
Bracey is located near other communities like South Hill, La Crosse, and Brodnax. In 2010, about 1,554 people lived in Bracey.
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History of Bracey
Bracey grew up along an old railroad line. A railroad called the Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina Railroad was finished in 1900. It passed right through Bracey. This railroad later became part of the Seaboard Air Line.
The railroad built a special building called a depot in Bracey. This depot was still standing in 2021. By 1914, about 200 people lived in Bracey. The train line was used until the 1980s. Today, the part of the line near Bracey is no longer used.
Geography and Climate
Bracey is located at 36°35′59″N 78°08′35″W / 36.599589°N 78.143051°W. It sits about 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level.
Bracey is in the Piedmont area of Virginia. This area has a humid sub-tropical climate. This means summers are hot and humid. Winters are cool or chilly. On average, Bracey gets about 42.7 inches of rain each year. It also gets about 3.5 inches of snow in winter.
Population Facts
In 2007, about 1,981 people lived in the area around Bracey (ZIP Code 23919). This was a small increase from the year 2000.
By July 1, 2020, the total population was about 2,539 people. Most of these people lived in families. The population density was about 88 people per square mile.
Lake Gaston Fun
Bracey is the closest place to reach Lake Gaston from Interstate-85. Lake Gaston is a very popular spot! Many people visit Bracey because of the lake.
Bracey has over 20 businesses that serve visitors to Lake Gaston. You can find places like Americamps camping grounds here. There is also Poplar Point Marina. You can also find real estate offices and two private golf clubs.
The lake is famous for its great fishing. People also love to do water sports there. Lake Gaston is divided into four main sections. Bracey is the main town in the northwest part of the lake.
Local Jobs
Many people in Bracey work in different kinds of jobs. About 44% work in sales or professional roles. Around 19% work in construction and maintenance. About 15% work in production and transportation. Other jobs include food service, management, and finance. A small number of people work in agriculture.
See also
In Spanish: Bracey (Virginia) para niños
