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Wattsville, Virginia
Businesses in Wattsville, July 2018
Businesses in Wattsville, July 2018
Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
Country United States
State Virginia
County Accomack
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,341
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code 51-48776
GNIS feature ID 2584935

Wattsville is a small community located in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.

Wattsville was first recognized as a CDP in 2010. In 2020, about 1,341 people lived there. The community is very low to the ground, with an elevation of only 3 feet above sea level.

How Many People Live in Wattsville?

Wattsville has seen its population grow over the years. The number of people living in a place is counted during a special survey called a census. This survey happens every ten years in the United States.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 1,128
2020 1,341 18.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Wattsville increased between 2010 and 2020. In 2010, there were 1,128 residents. By 2020, this number had grown to 1,341 people. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Wattsville.

Who Lives in Wattsville?

The people living in Wattsville come from many different backgrounds. The census helps us understand the mix of people in a community. In Wattsville, the largest group of residents are White. There is also a significant number of Black or African American residents.

Other groups include Native American, Asian, and people who identify as being of more than one race. A growing number of residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race. This mix of people makes Wattsville a diverse place to live.

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