South Chesconessex, Virginia facts for kids
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Southside Chesconessex CDP, Virginia
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 115 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-48776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1474844 |
South Chesconessex is a small place in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and people that does not have its own local government.
The United States Census Bureau calls it Southside Chesconessex. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is like a town for counting people, but it is not a legally formed city or town. Southside Chesconessex was first listed as a CDP in 2010. In the 2020 census, 115 people lived there.
Geography of Southside Chesconessex
Southside Chesconessex is located at a very low elevation. It lies only 3 feet (about 1 meter) above sea level. This low elevation means it is very close to the water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Southside Chesconessex has changed over time. The community had 131 residents in 2010. By the year 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 115 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 131 | — | |
| 2020 | 115 | −12.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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