Greenbackville, Virginia facts for kids
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Greenbackville, Virginia
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Street scene in Greenbackville, July 2018
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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 Greenbackville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Greenbackville, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23356
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| Area code(s) | 757, 948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584852 |
Greenbackville is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, located in the United States. It's a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics. However, it is not an officially incorporated town. In 2020, about 173 people lived there. It is found just south of the border with Maryland.
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A Look Back at Greenbackville's History
Greenbackville was first settled in 1867. The United States Postal Service officially named it "Greenbackville" in 1874. This community and nearby Franklin City, Virginia grew because of a railroad line.
The Railroad's Importance
The Worcester railroad line was finished on April 7, 1876. It was very important for transporting seafood. The railroad helped move oysters and other shellfish from Chincoteague to big cities. These cities included Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Challenges Over Time
During the 1900s, Greenbackville faced some tough times. The the Depression was a period of economic hardship. Also, the building of the Chincoteague Causeway changed how people traveled. A big storm, the nor'easter of 1962, also caused damage. All these events made Greenbackville's economy weaker. The railroad line from Maryland into Franklin City was no longer used after 1956.
Modern Growth
The population near Greenbackville has grown recently. This is partly due to the creation of Captains Cove. This is a planned residential community located just west of Greenbackville.
Population Facts
This section shares information about the people who live in Greenbackville.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Greenbackville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 192 | — | |
| 2020 | 173 | −9.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Different Backgrounds
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups in Greenbackville. The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino as a separate ethnic group. People of Hispanic/Latino background can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 182 | 141 | 94.79% | 81.50% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4 | 5 | 2.08% | 2.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 1.73% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 1.16% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 4 | 6 | 2.08% | 3.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 16 | 1.04% | 9.25% |
| Total | 192 | 173 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Greenbackville (Virginia) para niños
