Duffield, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duffield
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Welcome sign in Duffield
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Location of Duffield, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 119.7/sq mi (45.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24244
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-23680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483156 |
Duffield is a small town located in Scott County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 73 people lived there. It is part of a larger area known as the "Tri-Cities" region. This area includes parts of Tennessee and Virginia.
Where is Duffield?
Duffield is located in a place called 36°43′11″N 82°47′51″W / 36.71972°N 82.79750°W. The town covers an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Duffield?
The number of people living in Duffield has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 98 | — | |
| 1910 | 122 | 24.5% | |
| 1920 | 120 | −1.6% | |
| 1930 | 170 | 41.7% | |
| 1940 | 83 | −51.2% | |
| 1950 | 176 | 112.0% | |
| 1960 | 97 | −44.9% | |
| 1970 | 63 | −35.1% | |
| 1980 | 148 | 134.9% | |
| 1990 | 54 | −63.5% | |
| 2000 | 62 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 91 | 46.8% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −19.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 62 people living in Duffield. These people lived in 25 different homes. Most of the people living there were White. The average age of people in Duffield in 2000 was 44 years old.
Fun Places to Visit
Near Duffield, you can find the gravesite of Ross Carter. He was a paratrooper during World War II. He wrote a famous story called Those Devils in Baggy Pants. It was about the 82nd Airborne during the war.
The town is also close to the Jefferson National Forest. This is a large forest where you can explore nature. About two miles west of Duffield is Natural Tunnel State Park. Many people call Natural Tunnel the "Eighth Wonder of the World." It has been a popular place for visitors for over 100 years.
See also
In Spanish: Duffield (Virginia) para niños
