Kenbridge, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kenbridge, Virginia
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Town
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Central Kenbridge
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Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lunenburg |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,257 |
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1,197 |
| • Density | 519.31/sq mi (200.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23944
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-41832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495781 |
Kenbridge is a small town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States. In 2010, about 1,257 people lived there. The town is known for its tobacco farms.
Kenbridge is also home to Eldridge Bagley, a famous folk artist. For sports fans, the town has the Lunenburg Girls’ Softball league, Lunenburg Lightning Football and Cheerleading league, and the United Futbol Soccer league. You can find many unique shops and family-owned businesses in Kenbridge. It is also where Kenbridge Elementary School is located.
Where is Kenbridge?
Kenbridge is located in Virginia at 36°57′46″N 78°7′37″W / 36.96278°N 78.12694°W. The town covers about 2.0 square miles (5.3 km2) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Historic Places in Kenbridge
Several important places in Kenbridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- Brickland
- Fifth Avenue Historic District
- Flat Rock
- Jones Farm
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Kenbridge has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the town:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 196 | — | |
| 1920 | 543 | 177.0% | |
| 1930 | 753 | 38.7% | |
| 1940 | 847 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,176 | 38.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,188 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,223 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,352 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,264 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,253 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,257 | 0.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,197 | −4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,253 people living in Kenbridge. About half of the people were White (51.56%), and almost half were African American (44.93%). A small number of people were Asian (0.40%) or from other backgrounds. About 4.39% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kenbridge in 2000 was 41 years old. About 21.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Kenbridge (Virginia) para niños
