Clinchco, Virginia facts for kids
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Clinchco, Virginia
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Clinchco
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Location of Clinchco, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dickenson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Estimate
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294 |
| • Density | 105.26/sq mi (40.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24226
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-17504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1502782 |
| Website | https://clinchcova.net/ |
Clinchco is a small town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. It used to be called Moss. The town got its name from two important local things: the Clinchfield Railroad and the Clinchfield Coal Corporation.
In 2010, about 337 people lived in Clinchco. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 424 people lived there. The Clinchco post office first opened in 1917.
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Exploring Clinchco's Location
Clinchco is found in the northern part of Dickenson County. It sits in a valley near the McClure River. This river flows northeast and eventually joins the Russell Fork. The water from these rivers then travels to the Ohio River.
Roads and Travel
Two main roads, VA 63 and VA 83, go through the middle of Clinchco. VA 83 goes northeast about 7 miles to Haysi. VA 63 also goes to Haysi, but it follows a ridge and takes about 10 miles.
Both highways, VA 63 and VA 83, go south together for about 5 miles to Fremont. If you travel further, St. Paul is about 29 miles south on VA 63. Pound is about 20 miles west on VA 83.
Land and Water Around Clinchco
The United States Census Bureau says that Clinchco covers about 2.83 square miles (7.35 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.79 square miles (7.26 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Clinchco?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 424 | — | |
| 2010 | 337 | −20.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 294 | −12.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 424 people living in Clinchco. These people lived in 189 different homes. About 113 of these homes were families. The town had about 153.8 people for every square mile.
Community Life
Many homes in Clinchco were families, with some having children under 18. Many married couples lived together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 37% of homes were single people, and some of these were people aged 65 or older. On average, about 2 to 3 people lived in each home.
Age Groups
The people in Clinchco were of different ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 16.7% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
Famous People from Clinchco
One well-known person from Clinchco is Darrell "Shifty" Powers. He was a brave soldier in World War II. He was part of "Easy Company" in the 101st Airborne Division. This company became famous from the HBO TV show Band of Brothers.
Shifty Powers once described his hometown like this:
Picture a bunch of mountains all grouped together with narrow, winding roads lacing through them. Clinchco's a little speck by the side of one of those roads, far in the southwest tip of the triangle of Virginia.
This quote helps us imagine what Clinchco looks like, surrounded by mountains and winding roads.
Clinchco's Weather
The weather in Clinchco is usually warm with rain spread out throughout the year. Scientists use the Köppen Climate System to describe it as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
See also
In Spanish: Clinchco para niños
