Keller, Virginia facts for kids
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Keller, Virginia
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Sunset in Keller, July 2018
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
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(2019)
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169 |
| • Density | 494.15/sq mi (190.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23401
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| Area code(s) | 757, 948 |
| FIPS code | 51-41656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1468935 |
Keller is a small town located in Accomack County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2010, about 178 people lived there.
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Where is Keller, Virginia?
Keller is located in Virginia at specific coordinates: 37 degrees North and 75 degrees West.
The town is quite small. It covers about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers) of land. Keller sits about 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level.
How Many People Live in Keller?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 263 | — | |
| 1970 | 235 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 236 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 173 | −26.4% | |
| 2010 | 178 | 2.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 169 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 173 people living in Keller. These people lived in 77 different homes. About 45 of these homes were families.
The town had about 502 people per square mile. There were 90 housing units in total.
Who Lives in Keller?
In 2000, most people in Keller were White (about 81%). About 13% were African American. A small number of people were Native American (less than 1%). Others were from different races or a mix of races. About 6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Keller
The people in Keller come from all age groups. In 2000, about 18% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 35%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 19% were between 45 and 64, and 18% were 65 or older. The average age in Keller was 40 years old.
Getting Around Keller
Main Roads
Two important roads pass through or near Keller:
US 13
SR 180
Public Transport
STAR Transit offers public transportation in the area. This service connects Keller to other towns like Cape Charles and Onley. It helps people travel around Accomack and Northampton counties.
Train Services
The Bay Coast Railroad used to provide freight train services to Keller. This means they carried goods by train. However, the railroad stopped operating in 2018.
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