Dungannon, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dungannon
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Town hall and post office in 2017
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Location of Dungannon, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 719.9/sq mi (278.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24245
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-23952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483171 |
| Website | Official website: http://www.townofdungannon.com/ |
Dungannon is a small town located in Scott County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 257 people lived there. The town got its name from another town called Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Dungannon is part of a larger area known as the "Tri-Cities" region. This region includes cities like Kingsport and Bristol in both Tennessee and Virginia.
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History of Dungannon
Dungannon has a long history. An important place called the Flanary Archeological Site is located here. This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's a special place that helps us learn about the past.
Where is Dungannon?
Dungannon is located at specific coordinates: 36.827894 degrees North and -82.468828 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People of Dungannon
The number of people living in Dungannon has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census years:
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| 1920 | 255 | — | |
| 1930 | 282 | 10.6% | |
| 1940 | 333 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 29.4% | |
| 1960 | 444 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 282 | −36.5% | |
| 1980 | 339 | 20.2% | |
| 1990 | 250 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 317 | 26.8% | |
| 2010 | 332 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 257 | −22.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 317 people living in Dungannon. Everyone living in the town at that time was identified as White.
There were 132 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 33% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.4 people.
The median age of people in Dungannon in 2000 was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Dungannon
- Dave Hillman – He was a professional baseball player who played for teams like the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.
See also
In Spanish: Dungannon (Virginia) para niños
