Hybla Valley, Virginia facts for kids
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Hybla Valley, Virginia
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Aerial view of Hybla Valley
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Location of Hybla Valley in Fairfax County, Virginia
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 Hybla Valley, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Hybla Valley, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hybla Valley, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,319 |
| • Density | 7,949/sq mi (3,069.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-39304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495737 |
Hybla Valley is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It's located south of Alexandria. In 2020, about 16,319 people lived there. A "census-designated place" (CDP) is a special area the government uses to count people.
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History of Hybla Valley
Long ago, the land where Hybla Valley is now was home to large farms. One famous farm was Hollin Hall plantation. Over time, these farms became suburban neighborhoods.
There were even plans for a huge airport called the Hybla Valley Airport. It was meant to be one of the biggest in the world! However, the airport was never built. Today, that land is a beautiful nature spot called Huntley Meadows Park.
During World War II, a special neighborhood called Hollin Hills was built. It was designed by famous architects Charles Goodman and Robert Davenport. Also during the war, the princess of Norway wanted to buy Hollin Hall for safety. Even President Roosevelt looked at the land for her!
Over the years, Hybla Valley has continued to grow. New shopping areas, like Mount Vernon Plaza, were built in the early 2000s.
Gum Springs Community
In 1833, a community called Gum Springs was started by West Ford. He was a freed slave, a skilled carpenter, and a manager at George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation. West Ford bought 214 acres of land and created this farming community.
By 1866, West Ford was one of the wealthiest free Black farmers in Fairfax County. Gum Springs became a center for the African-American community throughout the 1800s. Today, you can find a historical marker about Gum Springs along Route 1.
Since the early 2000s, many Hispanic families have moved to the Hybla Valley area. By 2010, the number of Hispanic residents was higher than the number of African American residents.
Geography of Hybla Valley
Hybla Valley is located in the southeastern part of Fairfax County. It covers about 5.3 square kilometers (about 2 square miles) of land. There are no large bodies of water within its borders.
It is surrounded by other communities. To the east is Fort Hunt. To the southwest are Mount Vernon and Woodlawn. To the west and north is Groveton.
The area has rolling hills, parks, forests, and streams. Paul Springs Valley Stream Park runs along the eastern side of the community. Huntley Meadows Park, a large nature preserve, is also nearby.
People of Hybla Valley
In 2020, the population of Hybla Valley was 16,319 people. There were 5,639 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. On average, about 3 people lived in each home.
The community is very diverse. In 2020, about 47.8% of the people were White, 25.4% were African American, and 10.9% were Asian. About 36.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
When looking at ages, about 30.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (50.8%) were female.
The average income for a household in Hybla Valley was about $56,188 per year between 2016 and 2020. The average income per person was about $27,054.
Education in Hybla Valley
Students in Hybla Valley attend public schools operated by Fairfax County Public Schools.
The Fairfax County Public Library also has a branch in the community. It's called the Sherwood Regional Library.
See also
In Spanish: Hybla Valley (Virginia) para niños
