Locust Mount, Virginia facts for kids
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Locust Mount
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 Locust Mount
Location in Virginia
Locust Mount
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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52 |
| • Density | 184/sq mi (71.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 757, 948 |
| FIPS code | 51-46456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584866 |
Locust Mount is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. government tracks its population for official counts, even though it's not a formally organized town.
Locust Mount was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 52 people. The community is located in the southeastern part of Accomack County. It sits on the north side of Virginia State Route 180, also called Wachapreague Road. This road leads east about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to Wachapreague and west about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to U.S. Route 13 at Keller.
Geography of Locust Mount
Locust Mount is very close to sea level. It sits at an elevation of only 7 feet (about 2 meters) above the ocean. This low elevation is common for communities located near the coast in Virginia.
Population and People
Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This official count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 census, 52 people lived in Locust Mount. The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in an area.
In Locust Mount, most of the people counted in 2020 were Black or African American, making up about 80% of the population. There was also a group of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino, making up about 13% of the community. A smaller number of people identified as White or Native American, or as having more than one race.
