Jarratt, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jarratt, Virginia
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Welcome sign at VA 139 and Henry Road in Jarratt.
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Location of Jarratt in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Counties | Greensville, Sussex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 652 |
| • Density | 517.5/sq mi (200.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
23867, 23870
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-40536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495754 |
Jarratt is a small town in the state of Virginia, United States. It's unique because it's located in two different counties: Greensville and Sussex.
In 2020, about 652 people called Jarratt home. The town has a long history. Back in 1848, it was an important stop on the Petersburg Railroad. Jarratt officially became a town in 1938.
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Where is Jarratt Located?
Jarratt is right on the border between Greensville and Sussex counties. You can easily reach it from Interstate 95 by taking Exit 20 (Henry Road).
- It's about 10 miles (16 km) north of Emporia.
- It's about 33 miles (53 km) south of Petersburg.
The town covers a total area of about 1.26 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Railroad History in Jarratt
Trains have always been a big part of Jarratt's story. The old Petersburg Railroad line, which ran through the town, is now part of the CSX North End Subdivision.
There was also a connection to the Virginian Railway. While most of that line is no longer used, a small part still leads to the Georgia-Pacific Jarratt Sheathing Plant. This shows how important railroads were for local businesses.
Who Lives in Jarratt?
The population of Jarratt has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 458 | — | |
| 1950 | 574 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 608 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 591 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 614 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 556 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 589 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 638 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 652 | 2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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Jarratt's Community in 2020
The 2020 census gives us a picture of the people living in Jarratt.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 303 | 261 | 47.49% | 40.03% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 313 | 356 | 49.06% | 54.60% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 3 | 0.78% | 0.46% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.46% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 3 | 15 | 0.47% | 2.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14 | 14 | 2.19% | 2.15% |
| Total | 638 | 652 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Life in Jarratt (2000 Data)
Based on the census from 2000, there were 589 people living in Jarratt. These people lived in 271 households.
- About 30% of households had children under 18.
- Many households were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.17 people.
The people in Jarratt were of different ages:
- 22.4% were under 18 years old.
- The median age (the middle age) was 41 years.
The median income for a household was about $32,125 per year. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 13% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Education in Jarratt
Students in Jarratt attend different schools depending on which county they live in.
- If you live in the Greensville County part of Jarratt, you go to schools in Greensville County Public Schools.
- If you live in the Sussex County part, you go to schools in Sussex County Public Schools.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign at VA 139 and Henry Road in Jarratt.
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Location of Jarratt in Virginia
See also
In Spanish: Jarratt (Virginia) para niños
