Long Branch, Fairfax County, Virginia facts for kids
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Long Branch, Fairfax County, Virginia
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 Long Branch, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Long Branch, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Long Branch, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,890 |
| • Density | 3,080/sq mi (1,189.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22032
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| FIPS code | 51-46760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584867 |
Long Branch is a special kind of community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. Long Branch is right next to the city of Fairfax. In 2020, about 7,890 people lived here.
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Understanding Long Branch's Location
Long Branch is mostly located in the area where water drains into a stream called Long Branch. This stream is a smaller part, or tributary, of Accotink Creek.
Borders and Nearby Areas
Long Branch has clear boundaries. To the east, it's bordered by Guinea Road. Braddock Road is to the south, and Little River Turnpike (Virginia State Route 236) is to the north. The city limits of Fairfax are to the northwest, and Burke Station Road is to the west.
Other communities close to Long Branch include:
- Mantua to the north
- Wakefield to the east
- Burke to the south
- Kings Park West to the southwest
- George Mason to the west
Size of Long Branch
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Long Branch is about 6.4 square kilometers (or 2.5 square miles). A very small part of this, about 0.03 square kilometers, is water.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Long Branch has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 21,634 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,593 | — | |
| 2020 | 7,890 | 3.9% | |
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In 1970, the area defined as Long Branch was larger and had more people. Since then, the boundaries have changed, and the population has become more focused on the current area.
Schools in Long Branch
Several schools are located within the Long Branch area, serving local students:
- W.T. Woodson High School
- Frost Middle School
- Olde Creek Elementary
- Little Run Elementary
See also
In Spanish: Long Branch (Virginia) para niños
