Dillwyn, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dillwyn, Virginia
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The former Buckingham Training School on Camden Street
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Location of Dillwyn, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
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(2019)
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442 |
| • Density | 686.34/sq mi (264.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
23936
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-22560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492868 |
Dillwyn is a small town located in Buckingham County, Virginia, in the United States. It is an "incorporated town," which means it has its own local government. In 2010, about 447 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
One important historical place near Dillwyn is the Peter Francisco House. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This means it's a special building recognized for its history. The house is about 9 miles southeast of Dillwyn.
Where is Dillwyn?
Dillwyn is located in the eastern part of Buckingham County. It sits at these coordinates: 37°32′30″N 78°27′32″W / 37.54167°N 78.45889°W.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 15 goes right through the town.
- If you go south on Route 15, you'll reach U.S. Route 60 in about 2 miles.
- Keep going south for about 23 miles to get to Farmville.
- If you head north on Route 15 for about 37 miles, you'll reach Interstate 64 near Charlottesville.
Town Size
According to official measurements, Dillwyn covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Dillwyn?
In 2010, there were 447 people living in Dillwyn. These people made up 176 households, with 114 of them being families. The town had about 646 people per square mile.
Population Mix
The people living in Dillwyn come from different backgrounds:
- About 57% were White.
- About 40% were African American.
- A small number were from other races or a mix of two or more races.
- About 0.67% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 39% were married couples living together.
- About 22% were households led by a woman without a husband present.
- About 32% of households were just one person.
- About 20% of households were one person aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.16 people, and the average family had about 2.63 people.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Dillwyn in 2010 were spread out:
- About 21% were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 30% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Dillwyn was 48 years.
See also
In Spanish: Dillwyn para niños
