Fishersville, Virginia facts for kids
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Fishersville, Virginia
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Location of Fishersville, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km2) |
| • Land | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,629 |
| • Density | 735.0/sq mi (283.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22939
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-27968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483427 |
Fishersville is a community in Augusta County, Virginia, in the United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, about 9,629 people lived in Fishersville. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro.
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Exploring Fishersville's Location
Fishersville is located in the state of Virginia. Its exact coordinates are 38.098737 degrees north and -78.967824 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Fishersville covers a total area of 13.1 square miles (34.0 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny amount of water.
Understanding Fishersville's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,998 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,462 | 49.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,629 | 29.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 20102020 |
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Fishersville has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were about 4,998 people living there. By 2010, the population had grown to 7,462. In the most recent census in 2020, the population reached 9,629 people.
In 2000, there were 1,826 households in Fishersville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families.
The average age of people living in Fishersville in 2000 was 42 years old. About 22.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools and Learning Centers
Fishersville is home to several schools that are part of the Augusta County Public Schools system. These include:
- Wilson Elementary School
- Wilson Middle School
- Wilson Memorial High School
- Valley Vocational Career and Technical Center
Fishersville also has the Wilson Workforce & Rehabilitation Center. This center helps people learn new job skills. It used to be called the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center.
Historical Places to Visit
One important historical site in Fishersville is the Tinkling Spring area. This is where the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church was founded in 1740. A famous pastor named Robert Lewis Dabney served at this church from 1852 to 1857.
See also
In Spanish: Fishersville (Virginia) para niños
