Hollins, Virginia facts for kids
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Hollins, Virginia
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 Hollins, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Hollins, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hollins, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Counties | Roanoke, Botetourt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km2) |
| • Land | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,574 |
| • Density | 1,790/sq mi (692.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24019
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-37880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499567 |
Hollins is a community located in Botetourt and Roanoke County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. Many local people call this area "North County."
In 2020, about 15,574 people lived in Hollins. It's part of the larger Roanoke metropolitan area. Hollins is also home to Hollins University, a well-known college. Several historic places in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Black Horse Tavern-Bellvue Hotel and Office, Harshbarger House, the Hollins College Quadrangle, and Old Tombstone.
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Where is Hollins Located?
Hollins is found at specific coordinates: 37.339601 degrees North and -79.953069 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hollins covers a total area of 8.7 square miles (which is about 22.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Hollins?
In 2000, there were 14,309 people living in Hollins. There were 5,722 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 3,782 were families.
Most people in Hollins were White (about 90.68%). There were also African American residents (5.98%), Asian residents (1.86%), and smaller numbers of Native American and Pacific Islander people. About 1.03% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 26.2% of households in Hollins had children under 18 living with them. Many households (54.0%) were married couples living together. Some households (9.2%) had a female head without a husband present.
The population in Hollins was spread out across different age groups. About 19.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 22.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hollins was 43 years old.
Income in Hollins
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hollins was about $42,264 per year. For families, the average income was around $50,000 per year.
About 4.9% of all people in Hollins lived below the poverty line. This included 3.4% of those under 18 and 6.8% of those 65 or older.
What is the Climate Like?
Hollins has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this abbreviated as "Cfa" according to the Köppen Climate Classification system.
