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Raven, Virginia
Route 806 in Raven
Route 806 in Raven
Raven, Virginia is located in Virginia
Raven, Virginia
Raven, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Raven, Virginia is located in the United States
Raven, Virginia
Raven, Virginia
Location in the United States
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
 (2010)
 • 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?

Miners walking home. Raven Red Ash Coal Company, No. 2 Mine, Raven, Tazewell County, Virginia. - NARA - 541111
Miners walking home from Raven Red Ash Coal Company, 1946

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.

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