Quantico, Virginia facts for kids
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Quantico, Virginia
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Potomac Avenue in downtown Quantico
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Location in Prince William County and the state of Virginia
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 Quantico, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Quantico, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 480 |
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553 |
| • Density | 7,900.00/sq mi (3,066.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
22134
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| Area codes | 571, 703 |
| FIPS code | 51-65120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499925 |
| Website | townofquantico.org |
Quantico (pronounced kwan-TIH-koh) is a small town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It used to be called Potomac. In 2010, about 480 people lived there.
Quantico is located about 35 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.. The Potomac River is to its east, and the Quantico Creek is to its north. The name "Quantico" comes from an old Native American village called Pamacocack, which belonged to the Doeg tribe.
This town is special because it's almost completely surrounded by a very large U.S. Marine Corps base. This base is called Marine Corps Base Quantico. Many important places are on this base. These include the HMX-1 squadron, which flies helicopters for the President. Also, the FBI Academy and FBI Laboratory are here. Other important training centers are for the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. You can also find the Officer Candidates School and The Basic School for Marines. A copy of the famous United States Marine Corps War Memorial stands at one of the base entrances.
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About Quantico's Location
Quantico is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Quantico's Weather
Quantico has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Quantico, Virginia (Marine Corps Base Quantico) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1945–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
99 (37) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
97 (36) |
85 (29) |
81 (27) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.6 (19.2) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.4 (25.2) |
86.5 (30.3) |
89.9 (32.2) |
93.9 (34.4) |
97.2 (36.2) |
94.8 (34.9) |
91.0 (32.8) |
83.7 (28.7) |
74.1 (23.4) |
67.9 (19.9) |
98.0 (36.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.8 (7.1) |
48.3 (9.1) |
56.3 (13.5) |
67.8 (19.9) |
75.5 (24.2) |
83.7 (28.7) |
88.0 (31.1) |
86.1 (30.1) |
79.5 (26.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
57.8 (14.3) |
48.6 (9.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.6 (2.6) |
39.4 (4.1) |
46.7 (8.2) |
57.5 (14.2) |
66.1 (18.9) |
74.8 (23.8) |
79.3 (26.3) |
77.6 (25.3) |
70.8 (21.6) |
59.2 (15.1) |
48.6 (9.2) |
40.4 (4.7) |
58.1 (14.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.3 (−2.1) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
37.1 (2.8) |
47.1 (8.4) |
56.8 (13.8) |
65.9 (18.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
69.0 (20.6) |
62.1 (16.7) |
49.7 (9.8) |
39.3 (4.1) |
32.2 (0.1) |
49.1 (9.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 11.8 (−11.2) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
33.5 (0.8) |
43.0 (6.1) |
53.6 (12.0) |
61.5 (16.4) |
59.9 (15.5) |
49.0 (9.4) |
35.1 (1.7) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
9.3 (−12.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −5 (−21) |
−6 (−21) |
8 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
49 (9) |
46 (8) |
38 (3) |
24 (−4) |
13 (−11) |
4 (−16) |
−6 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.66 (68) |
2.36 (60) |
3.58 (91) |
3.16 (80) |
3.63 (92) |
3.53 (90) |
4.64 (118) |
4.24 (108) |
3.43 (87) |
3.33 (85) |
3.14 (80) |
3.33 (85) |
41.03 (1,042) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.5 (8.9) |
5.8 (15) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.7 (4.3) |
12.4 (31) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 118.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 6.3 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People Living in Quantico
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 538 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,139 | 111.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,240 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,015 | −18.1% | |
| 1970 | 719 | −29.2% | |
| 1980 | 621 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 670 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 561 | −16.3% | |
| 2010 | 480 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 578 | 20.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 580 | 20.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 561 people living in Quantico. These people lived in 295 homes, and 107 of these were families. The town had about 7,811 people per square mile.
Most people in Quantico were White (61.32%). About 20.32% were African American, and 10.16% were Asian. A small number were Native American (0.36%) or from other backgrounds. About 5.53% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. The average income for a household in the town was $36,250.
Getting Around Quantico
There are no big highways that go directly through Quantico. To get into the town by car, you must drive through Marine Corps Base Quantico. This means you need special permission to visit. Base security might also do extra checks.
You can also reach Quantico by train. Amtrak trains, like the Northeast Regional and Piedmont services, stop at Quantico station. The local Virginia Railway Express also stops here.
The closest airport for small planes is Stafford Regional Airport. However, it doesn't have regular flights for passengers. For bigger flights, people usually use airports near Washington, D.C.. The closest one is Reagan National Airport. For international flights, Dulles International Airport is the main choice.
Famous People from Quantico
Some interesting people have lived in or are connected to Quantico:
- Robert L. Crawford Jr. – An actor known for the TV show Laramie.
- Stuart Duncan – A talented bluegrass musician.
- Geof Isherwood – An artist.
- Shelby Lynne – A musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. She also owns Everso Records and is an actress.
- Brian Shul – A decorated retired Air Force major and pilot of the SR-71 Blackbird. He is also an author, nature photographer, and an Eagle Scout.
- Roy Thomas – A former pitcher for the Seattle Mariners baseball team.
- Julie S. Cabus – A criminal investigator.
See Also
In Spanish: Quantico (Virginia) para niños
