Tuckahoe, Virginia facts for kids
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Tuckahoe, Virginia
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Tuckahoe Creek, which forms the western border of Tuckahoe
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Location of Tuckahoe, Virginia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Henrico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.8 sq mi (56.4 km2) |
| • Land | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 44,990 |
| • Density | 2,066.0/sq mi (797.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23229
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-79560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493721 |
Tuckahoe is a special area in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place with a name and a population, but it's not officially a city or town. Tuckahoe is a busy suburb located west of Richmond.
In 2010, about 44,990 people lived in Tuckahoe. The area gets its name from the historic Tuckahoe Plantation. This old plantation, once owned by Thomas Randolph, still stands along the James River.
Where is Tuckahoe?
Tuckahoe covers a total area of about 56.4 square kilometers (21.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 53.0 square kilometers (20.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles) is water.
The western edge of Tuckahoe is formed by Tuckahoe Creek. This creek is a large, natural swampy area. It also helps mark the border between Goochland County and Henrico County.
Tuckahoe's Weather
Tuckahoe is in a warm climate zone. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually quite cold. Rain falls pretty evenly throughout the year.
Tuckahoe gets about 13 inches of snow each year. Snow usually falls on 7 to 8 days a year. It's not common to have a "White Christmas" (snow on Christmas Day), but it does happen sometimes. There's about a 7% chance of a White Christmas each year. For example, there was snow on Christmas in 2009 and 2010.
Who Lives in Tuckahoe?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 39,868 | — | |
| 1990 | 42,629 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 43,242 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 44,990 | 4.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 44,990 people living in Tuckahoe. There were 18,126 households and 11,963 families. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
The population density was about 2,102.7 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live in a fairly small area. There were also 18,647 housing units.
Most people in Tuckahoe were White (75.9%). Other groups included African American (9.3%), Asian (4.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%).
About 29.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (55.0%) were married couples living together. About 28.4% of all households were people living alone.
The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 23.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 27.7% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 24.7% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 17.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Tuckahoe was 40 years old.
The median income for a household was $65,420. For families, the median income was $89,320. The median income is the middle income, meaning half of households earn more and half earn less.
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See also
In Spanish: Tuckahoe (Virginia) para niños
