Collinsville, Virginia facts for kids
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Collinsville, Virginia
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Location of Collinsville, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km2) |
| • Land | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,335 |
| • Density | 928/sq mi (359.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24078
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-18352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495414 |
Collinsville is a community in Henry County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined for counting people.
In 2010, about 7,335 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 7,777 people counted in 2000. Collinsville is part of the larger Martinsville area. It's also home to the main government buildings for Henry County, Virginia, like the county courthouse. Even though Martinsville is often thought of as the county's main city, Collinsville has these important offices.
Geography of Collinsville
Collinsville is located in the southern part of Virginia. It is found at specific coordinates: 36°43′19″N 79°54′55″W.
The community covers about 7.9 square miles (20.4 square kilometers) in total. Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People of Collinsville
In 2000, there were 7,777 people living in Collinsville. These people lived in 3,466 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 2,197 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Collinsville were White (about 84.84%). About 11.28% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 3.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Collinsville was 38 years old. About 21.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.2% of the people were 65 years or older.
Climate in Collinsville
The weather in Collinsville is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Collinsville has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area gets plenty of rain all year, and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
See also
In Spanish: Collinsville (Virginia) para niños
