Scottsburg, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scottsburg, Virginia
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Location of Scottsburg, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 119 |
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128 |
| • Density | 172.97/sq mi (66.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24589
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-70752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1474116 |
Scottsburg is a small town located in Halifax County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2010, about 119 people lived there. This number was a little lower than in 2000, when 145 people called Scottsburg home.
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Where is Scottsburg Located?
Scottsburg is in the eastern part of Halifax County. You can find it at these coordinates: 36.759890 degrees North and -78.790515 degrees West.
Virginia State Route 344 goes right through the middle of the town. If you head northwest on this road for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you'll reach U.S. Route 360. If you go southeast for about 8 miles (13 km), the road ends at Staunton River State Park.
Land and Water in Scottsburg
According to the United States Census Bureau, Scottsburg covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.52%, is water.
A stream called Gibson Creek flows through the center of town. It runs from north to south and eventually joins the Banister River.
How Many People Live in Scottsburg?
The number of people living in Scottsburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 87 | — | |
| 1890 | 297 | 241.4% | |
| 1930 | 225 | — | |
| 1940 | 239 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 222 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 188 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 157 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 335 | 113.4% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −54.6% | |
| 2000 | 145 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 119 | −17.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 128 | 7.6% | |
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Who Lives in Scottsburg?
In 2000, there were 145 people living in Scottsburg, making up 56 households and 39 families. The town had about 196 people per square mile (75.7 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Scottsburg were White (about 80.69%). About 16.55% were African American, and 2.76% were from other backgrounds. About 6.21% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (51.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.59 people, and the average family had about 3.13 people.
The age of people in Scottsburg varied:
- About 30.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24.
- About 29.7% were between 25 and 44.
- About 21.4% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.4% were 65 or older.
The average age in Scottsburg was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 88 males.
See also
In Spanish: Scottsburg (Virginia) para niños
