Branchville, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Branchville, Virginia
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Town hall and fire station
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Location of Branchville, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
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115 |
| • Density | 269.32/sq mi (104.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23828
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| Area code(s) | 757, 948 |
| FIPS code | 51-09208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1463757 |
Branchville is a small town located in Southampton County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, about 114 people lived there, making it a very small town.
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About Branchville's Location
Branchville is found in the southeastern part of Virginia. Its exact spot is 36.569266 degrees north and -77.248997 degrees west. This helps us pinpoint it on a map.
How Big is Branchville?
The town of Branchville covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (which is about 1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. It's a very compact community.
Who Lives in Branchville?
The number of people living in Branchville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 239 | — | |
| 1920 | 148 | −38.1% | |
| 1930 | 161 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 153 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 169 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 158 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 189 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 174 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 55 | −68.4% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 123.6% | |
| 2010 | 114 | −7.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 115 | 0.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 123 people living in Branchville. These people made up 50 households and 36 families. A household means all the people living in one home.
Population Details
The town had about 281.9 people per square mile in 2000. This number tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 56 housing units, which are places where people can live.
About 24.4% of the people in Branchville were under 18 years old in 2000. Around 22.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 44 years. This means the town had a mix of younger people, adults, and seniors.
See also
In Spanish: Branchville (Virginia) para niños
