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Jolivue, Virginia
Location of Jolivue, Virginia
Location of Jolivue, Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Augusta
Area
 • Total 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
 • Land 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,601 ft (488 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,168
 • Density 595/sq mi (229.9/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code 51-41144
GNIS feature ID 1499610

Jolivue is a small community in Augusta County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.

In 2010, about 1,129 people lived in Jolivue. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,168 people. Jolivue is also part of a larger area called the StauntonWaynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History of Jolivue

A really interesting historical spot near Jolivue is the Valley Railroad Stone Bridge. This old bridge was built a long time ago for trains. It's so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This list helps protect special historical places in the United States.

Geography and Location

Jolivue is located in Virginia at specific coordinates: 38 degrees, 6 minutes, 55 seconds North, and 79 degrees, 4 minutes, 18 seconds West.

The United States Census Bureau says that Jolivue covers a total area of about 4.9 square kilometers (which is about 1.9 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 1,037
2010 1,129 8.9%
2020 1,168 3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
20102020

Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone living in the country. This is called a census. Here's how Jolivue's population has changed:

  • In 2000, there were 1,037 people.
  • In 2010, the population grew to 1,129 people.
  • By 2020, there were 1,168 people living in Jolivue.

The population density in 2000 was about 527 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.

In 2000, the people living in Jolivue were spread out in terms of age. About 17.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 25% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Jolivue was 42 years.

Climate

Jolivue has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means that the area usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This kind of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

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