Patrick Springs, Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patrick Springs, Virginia
CDP
Location of Patrick Springs, Virginia
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Patrick
Area
• Total	15.7 sq mi (40.6 km2)
• Land	15.7 sq mi (40.6 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,250 ft (381 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,845
• Density	117.5/sq mi (45.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	24133
Area code(s)	276
FIPS code	51-60984
GNIS feature ID	1497076

Patrick Springs is a community located in Patrick County, Virginia, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts separately for population statistics. In 2010, about 1,845 people lived in Patrick Springs.

History of Patrick Springs

The story of Patrick Springs began in 1857. That's when the area's first post office opened. It was near an old hotel and a place with natural springs. This first post office was called Spabrook Station. It changed its name to Patrick Springs post office in 1859.

The Shuff Post Office

Later, another post office opened nearby. It was located on Route 680 and was called Shuff post office. The name "Shuff" came from Reverend Jacob Shough. He was a respected Methodist circuit rider, which means he traveled around to preach. Reverend Shough was also one of the early people who helped start the Patrick Springs area.

In 1894, the people living there named their community and post office "Shuff" to honor him. Reverend Shough ran a store and the post office together. He also built the old Shough grist mill. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. This mill was one of the oldest landmarks in the community. Four generations of the Shough family ran the mill before it closed in 1918.

Naming the Community

The first Patrick Springs post office closed in 1875. It then reopened in 1907. For 32 years while it was closed, the Shuff Post Office handled all the mail for the area.

Trains from the Danville and Western Railway, nicknamed "Dick & Willie," would pass by the Shuff train station and post office. These trains carried passengers to the old Patrick Springs hotel and mineral resort. Having two different names for local addresses caused confusion. So, in 1925, steps were taken to give the whole area, including the post office and train station, the single name "Patrick Springs."

Geography and Location

Patrick Springs is located in Virginia. Its exact coordinates are 36.636201 degrees North and -80.203654 degrees West.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of 15.7 square miles (40.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

People of Patrick Springs

We can learn about the people of Patrick Springs from the census data. In 2000, there were 2,068 people living in the community. They lived in 872 households, and 622 of these were families.

Population Details

The population density was about 131.9 people per square mile (50.9 people per square kilometer). There were 966 housing units, which are homes or apartments. The average density of homes was 61.6 per square mile (23.8 per square kilometer).

Most of the people in Patrick Springs were White (91.15%). There were also African American (6.82%), Native American (0.34%), and people from other races (0.68%). About 1.02% of the population identified as being of two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 1.84% of the population.

Households and Families

Out of the 872 households, 30.4% had children under 18 living with them. About 56.0% were married couples living together. In 11.5% of households, a female was the head of the house with no husband present. About 28.6% of households were not families.

Also, 25.3% of all households had only one person living there. About 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.37 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.

Age and Income

The population was spread out by age. About 23.5% were under 18 years old. About 6.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest groups were 27.4% from 25 to 44, and 27.6% from 45 to 64. About 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Patrick Springs was 40 years.

For every 100 females, there were about 93.5 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 91.1 males.

The average income for a household in Patrick Springs was $35,028. For families, the average income was $41,222. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $25,404, compared to $21,218 for females. The per capita income (income per person) for the community was $16,915. About 10.7% of families and 14.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 20.2% of those under 18 and 24.4% of those 65 or older.

Climate in Patrick Springs

The weather in Patrick Springs is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Patrick Springs has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

See also

In Spanish: Patrick Springs (Virginia) para niños