Raven, Virginia facts for kids
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Raven, Virginia
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Route 806 in Raven
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 Raven, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Raven, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Counties | Russell, Tazewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km2) |
| • Land | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,270 |
| • Density | 334/sq mi (128.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-65744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1473020 |
Raven is a small community located in the state of Virginia in the United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Raven is unique because it stretches across two different counties: Russell County and Tazewell County. In 2010, about 2,270 people called Raven home.
About Raven's Location
Raven covers an area of about 6.8 square miles. This is equal to about 17.7 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It is nestled in the beautiful landscape of Virginia.
Who Lives in Raven?
In the year 2000, there were about 2,593 people living in Raven. These people lived in over 1,000 different homes. Most of the people living in Raven were of White background.
Many homes in Raven were families, including those with children under 18. Other homes included single people or older adults living alone. The average age of people in Raven was around 37 years old. This means there was a mix of younger people, adults, and seniors living in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Raven (Virginia) para niños
