Sugar Grove, Virginia facts for kids
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Sugar Grove, Virginia
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 Sugar Grove, Virginia
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (80.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24375
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-76448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1487691 |
Sugar Grove is a small community in Smyth County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 610 people lived there.
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Where is Sugar Grove Located?
Sugar Grove is found in the southwestern part of Virginia. Its exact location is at 36 degrees, 46 minutes, 27 seconds North and 81 degrees, 24 minutes, 35 seconds West. This helps people find it on a map.
How Big is Sugar Grove?
The community of Sugar Grove covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Sugar Grove?
Understanding the people who live in a place helps us learn about its community. Here's a look at the population of Sugar Grove.
Population Numbers and Changes
In the year 2000, there were 741 people living in Sugar Grove. These people lived in 320 different homes. About 213 of these homes were families. The population density was about 88.6 people per square mile. This means the area is not very crowded.
Diversity in Sugar Grove
The people in Sugar Grove come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents, about 93.52%, were White. About 4.99% were African American. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.81% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Many homes in Sugar Grove are families. In 2000, about 30.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half, 50.9%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, often a mother. About 28.4% of all homes were single people living alone. The average home had 2.32 people, and the average family had 2.80 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Sugar Grove includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 24.0% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers. About 15.8% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Sugar Grove was 35 years. This shows a mix of young people, adults, and seniors.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sugar Grove was $27,563 per year. For families, the average income was $31,065. The average income per person was $14,172. These numbers help us understand the economic situation of the community. About 11.1% of all people, and 7.9% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included some children and seniors.
See also
In Spanish: Sugar Grove (Virginia) para niños
