Urbanna, Virginia facts for kids
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Urbanna, Virginia
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Urbanna Historic District
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Location of Urbanna, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Middlesex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 476 |
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458 |
| • Density | 1,082.74/sq mi (417.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23175
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-80272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1500249 |
Urbanna is a small town located in Middlesex County, Virginia, in the United States. Its name means "City of Anne," honoring Queen Anne of England. In 2010, about 476 people lived here.
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Where is Urbanna?
Urbanna is found at 37°38′16″N 76°34′23″W / 37.63778°N 76.57306°W. It covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Urbanna?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1910 | 475 | — | |
| 1920 | 387 | −18.5% | |
| 1930 | 432 | 11.6% | |
| 1940 | 482 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 505 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 512 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 475 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 518 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 529 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 543 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 476 | −12.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 458 | −3.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 543 people living in Urbanna. The town had 266 households, and 160 of these were families. The population density was about 1,286 people per square mile.
Most people living in Urbanna were White (95.58%). About 3.50% were Black, and 0.92% were from two or more races. A small number, 0.55%, were Hispanic or Latino.
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About 20.7% of households had children under 18. Many households (46.6%) were married couples living together. About 35% of all households were individuals living alone. Nearly 20% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Urbanna was 49 years old. About 18.6% of the population was under 18.
Fun Events in Urbanna
Urbanna Oyster Festival
For over 60 years, Urbanna has hosted the famous Urbanna Oyster Festival. This festival happens every year on the first weekend of November. It starts on Friday morning and ends Saturday night.
The festival is full of exciting things to do:
- Live music performances
- Arts and crafts displays
- Two parades: the Fireman Parade on Friday night and the Festival Parade on Saturday afternoon
- An exciting oyster-shucking contest
- Lots of activities just for kids
You can also find many different kinds of food from various vendors. Between 50,000 and 75,000 people visit the festival each year. The town closes its streets to traffic during the festival. It is free to enter, but there is a fee for parking nearby.
Art on the Half Shell
In 2001, an outdoor art and craft show called "Art on the Half Shell" began. This popular one-day event features local and visiting artists. They show off their work in many different art styles. Like the Oyster Festival, it is free for everyone to enjoy.
Founders' Day
Every August, Urbanna celebrates Founders' Day. In 2018, this event included special oyster buyboats on display at the marina.
The Urbanna Museum
The Museum in Urbanna used to be a Scottish Factor Store. Today, it displays interesting items, including a copy of John Mitchell's Map.
People from Urbanna
Some notable people connected to Urbanna include:
- William Overton Callis
- Arthur Lee
- Celia Rowlson-Hall
Urbanna's Climate
Urbanna has a climate with hot, humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Urbanna (Virginia) para niños
