Verona, Virginia facts for kids
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Verona, Virginia
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Location of Verona, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km2) |
| • Land | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,239 |
| • Density | 605.6/sq mi (232.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24482
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-80864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1500256 |
Verona is a community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 4,239 people lived here. Verona is part of the larger Staunton–Waynesboro area.
History of Verona
Verona has some interesting historical places. Two of them, called Mount Airy and Verona School, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important buildings that are protected because of their history.
In 2021, Augusta County made a plan to move its "county seat" to Verona. A county seat is the main town where the local government offices are located. This means Verona could become an even more important place for the county.
Verona's Geography
Verona is located in Virginia at these coordinates: 38°11′49″N 79°0′11″W / 38.19694°N 79.00306°W.
The area of Verona is about 7.0 square miles (18.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.
People of Verona
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,368 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,239 | 25.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,398 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 20102020 |
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In 2010, there were 4,239 people living in Verona. This means there were about 605 people for every square mile. There were also 1,457 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Verona were White (88.7%). Other groups included African American (8.3%), Native American (0.4%), and Asian (0.7%). About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (49.8%) were married couples living together. About 31.0% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Verona was about 38.8 years old.
The average income for a household in Verona was around $42,109 per year. For families, the average income was about $51,061.
See also
In Spanish: Verona (Virginia) para niños
