Melfa, Virginia facts for kids
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Melfa, Virginia
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Houses on Main Street, 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 | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 396 |
| • Density | 1,366/sq mi (528/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23410
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| Area code(s) | 757, 948 |
| FIPS code | 51-50984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493276 |
Melfa is a small town in Accomack County, located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the United States. In 2020, about 396 people lived there.
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Where is Melfa?
Melfa is located at these coordinates: 37°38′59″N 75°44′29″W / 37.64972°N 75.74139°W.
The town covers about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers) of land. It is located about 49 feet above sea level.
How Many People Live in Melfa?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 409 | — | |
| 1970 | 459 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 391 | −14.8% | |
| 1990 | 428 | 9.5% | |
| 2000 | 450 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 408 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 396 | −2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 450 people living in Melfa. These people lived in 183 households, and 131 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,655 people per square mile (644 people per square kilometer). There were 205 housing units in the town.
Most of the people in Melfa were White (82.44%). About 15.78% were African American. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
Education in Melfa
Students in Melfa attend schools that are part of Accomack County Public Schools. This is the only school district in the county.
Eastern Shore Community College is also located near Melfa. It has a Melfa mailing address.
Getting Around Melfa
Accomack County Airport is located in an area close to Melfa.
See also
In Spanish: Melfa (Virginia) para niños
