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Max Meadows, Virginia
Location of Max Meadows, Virginia
Location of Max Meadows, Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Wythe
Area
 • Total 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2)
 • Land 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
2,028 ft (618 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 562
 • Density 119.6/sq mi (46.45/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24360
Area code(s) 276
FIPS code 51-50312
GNIS feature ID 1485232

Max Meadows is a small community in Wythe County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data. In 2010, about 562 people lived there.

History of Max Meadows

Max Meadows has some interesting historical spots. Several places in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.

Some of these historic places include:

These sites help us learn about the past of Max Meadows and the surrounding area.

Location and Size

Max Meadows is located in the state of Virginia. You can find it at these map coordinates: 36.971634 degrees North and 80.954886 degrees West.

The community covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (which is about 12.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.

People of Max Meadows

In 2000, there were 512 people living in Max Meadows. The population density was about 109.8 people per square mile. This means the area is not very crowded.

The community had 206 households, with many being families. The people living in Max Meadows came from various backgrounds. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.

The average age of people in Max Meadows was 41 years old. About 19.9% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows a mix of different age groups living in the community.

Notable People from Max Meadows

Some well-known individuals have connections to Max Meadows:

  • Jim Archer: He was a professional baseball player.
  • Toni Atkins: She is an American politician.

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