Capron, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Capron, Virginia
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Location of Capronmap, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 854.5/sq mi (329.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23829
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-12904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492710 |
Capron is a small town located in Southampton County, Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history, known for its historic buildings. In 2020, about 141 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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A Look Back at Capron's History
Capron has some really old and important buildings. Three of these, called Belmont, Rose Hill, and the William H. Vincent House, are very special. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are officially recognized as important historical sites in the United States.
Where is Capron Located?
Capron is found in the state of Virginia. Its exact location is at coordinates 36.710770 degrees North and 77.201726 degrees West. This helps people find it on a map.
Capron's Size and Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (which is about 0.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Capron's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Capron has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- In 1930, there were 337 people.
- By 1950, the population was 281.
- It grew a bit to 327 in 1960.
- In 1990, it dropped to 144 people.
- The population was 167 in 2000.
- In 2010, there were 166 residents.
- Most recently, in 2020, the population was recorded as 141 people.
Who Lives in Capron?
In 2000, there were 167 people living in Capron. There were 72 households, which means 72 separate homes or groups of people living together. About 26.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Capron were of different age groups:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- Around 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Capron in 2000 was 41 years.
