Timberlake, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Timberlake, Virginia
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Location of Timberlake, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.3 sq mi (29.3 km2) |
| • Land | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
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| • Total | 13,267 |
| • Density | 1,172.7/sq mi (452.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-78688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495150 |
Timberlake is a special kind of community in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one with its own local government.
In 2020, about 13,267 people lived in Timberlake. It's also part of the larger Lynchburg area, which is a group of cities and towns that are close to each other.
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Where is Timberlake Located?
Timberlake is found at these coordinates: 37 degrees, 19 minutes, 53 seconds North and 79 degrees, 14 minutes, 52 seconds West. Think of these as its exact address on a global map!
The total area of Timberlake is about 29.3 square kilometers (or 11.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 29.0 square kilometers (11.2 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
What's the Weather Like?
Timberlake has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and sticky summers. The winters are usually mild to cool, not too cold. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Timberlake?
The number of people living in Timberlake has grown over the years:
- In 2000, there were 10,683 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 12,183 people.
- By 2020, it reached 13,267 people.
A Look at the 2020 Population
The 2020 census counted 13,267 people living in Timberlake. There were also 5,908 houses or living spaces.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living there:
- About 78.6% were White.
- About 10.0% were African American.
- About 2.4% were Asian.
- A small number were Native American (0.3%) or Pacific Islander (0.1%).
- About 2.8% were from other backgrounds, and 1.9% were from two or more backgrounds.
- People who identify as Hispanic or Latino made up about 2.9% of the population.
Schools in Timberlake
Students in Timberlake go to schools run by Campbell County Public Schools. Depending on where they live, elementary school students might attend Leesville Road or Tomahawk Elementary School. After that, they usually go to Brookville Middle School, and then to Brookville High School.
See also
In Spanish: Timberlake (Virginia) para niños
