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'''Boones Mill''' is a town in [[Franklin County, Virginia]], United States. The population was 239 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US5108584| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Boones Mill town, Virginia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=October 19, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> down from 285 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. It is part of the [[Roanoke metropolitan area|Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
|image_skyline = Boones Mill.jpg
|image_caption = (2018)
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| image_map = VAMap-doton-BoonesMill.PNG
==History==
| map_caption = Location in the state of [[Virginia]]
Boones Mill was incorporated in 1927. It was previously known as "Boone Mill"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://d1fn1xzknil967.cloudfront.net/84/81/c7/07/8481c7078824db84e76107f6ef4d1c3c |title=1940 United States of America Census |year=1940 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |page=1 |accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> and "Boon Mill".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/286873631450447/photos/pb.286873631450447.-2207520000.1407916242./292428850894925/?type=1&theater|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|author=|date=|website=www.facebook.com|accessdate=23 April 2018}}</ref> The town is named after Jacob Boon who operated a mill in the town.
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The Boones Mill Norfolk & Western Railway Depot is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Virginia|County]]
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_name1 = [[Virginia]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Franklin County, Virginia|Franklin]]


| government_type =
https://www.townofboonesmill.org/history
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Victor Conner
| established_title = Town<ref>{{cite web |title=Town of Boones Mill |url=https://www.townofboonesmill.org/council-and-staff |publisher=Town of Boones Mill |access-date=August 12, 2022}}</ref>
| established_date = 1927


| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_51.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
==Alcohol production==
| area_total_sq_mi = 0.74
Franklin County has long held the title "Moonshine Capital of the World" thanks to its prohibition-era history, and Boones Mill has historically been a part of that as well. Recently, beer production in the area has increased as Hammer & Forge Brewing Company and Franklin County Distilleries have their main facilities in the town.
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| area_total_km2 = 1.91
| area_land_km2 = 1.91
| area_water_km2 = 0.00
| unit_pref = Imperial


| population_as_of = 2020
==Geography==
| population_total = 259
Boones Mill is located in northern Franklin County at {{coord|37|6|56|N|79|57|14|W|type:city}} (37.115462, -79.953966),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> along [[U.S. Route 220]] at the southern base of the [[Blue Ridge Mountains]]. US 220 leads north {{convert|14|mi}} to [[Roanoke, Virginia|Roanoke]] and south {{convert|10|mi|0}} to [[Rocky Mount, Virginia|Rocky Mount]], the Franklin County seat.
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| timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|EST]]
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| elevation_ft = 1150
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code = 24065
| area_code = [[Area code 540|540]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 51-08584<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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| website = {{URL|https://www.townofboonesmill.org/|townofboonesmill.org}}
}}


'''Boones Mill''' is a town in [[Franklin County, Virginia]], United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town of Boones Mill, Virginia |url=https://www.townofboonesmill.org/ |access-date=November 28, 2022 |website=www.townofboonesmill.org |language=en}}</ref> The population was 239 in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|last=suburbanstats.org|title=Current Boones Mill, Virginia Population, Demographics and stats in 2020, 2019.|url=https://suburbanstats.org/population/virginia/how-many-people-live-in-Boones-Mill|access-date=January 18, 2021|website=SuburbanStats.org|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US5108584| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Boones Mill town, Virginia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=October 19, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> down from 285 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.9|sqkm|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The town is in the valley of Maggodee Creek, a southeast-flowing tributary of the [[Blackwater River (Roanoke River)|Blackwater River]], part of the [[Roanoke River]] watershed. Murray Knob, elevation {{convert|2286|ft}}, rises {{convert|2|mi|0}} to the north on the crest of the Blue Ridge, and the eastern end of Cahas Mountain, at {{convert|2992|ft}}, is 2 miles to the west.


==History==
Thanks to its location in the extreme northern part of the county, the Boones Mill Post Office serves parts of Southern [[Roanoke County]] as well. In particular, many homes and businesses located in the Clearbrook area of Roanoke County have a Boones Mill mailing address.
Boones Mill was incorporated in 1927. It was previously known as "Boone Mill"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://d1fn1xzknil967.cloudfront.net/84/81/c7/07/8481c7078824db84e76107f6ef4d1c3c |title=1940 United States of America Census |year=1940 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |page=1 |access-date=April 5, 2012}}</ref> and "Boon Mill".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/286873631450447/photos/pb.286873631450447.-2207520000.1407916242./292428850894925/?type=1&theater|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=April 23, 2018}}</ref> The town is named after Jacob Boon who operated a mill in the town.

The [[Boones Mill Depot]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Nearby historic sites include [[Bowman Farm]], [[Cahas Mountain Rural Historic District]], [[Jubal A. Early House]], and [[Piedmont Mill Historic District]].

==Geography==
Boones Mill is located in northern Franklin County at {{coord|37|6|56|N|79|57|14|W|type:city}} (37.115462, -79.953966),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> along [[U.S. Route 220]] at the southern base of the [[Blue Ridge Mountains]]. US 220 leads north {{convert|14|mi}} to [[Roanoke, Virginia|Roanoke]] and south {{convert|10|mi|0}} to [[Rocky Mount, Virginia|Rocky Mount]], the Franklin County seat.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.9|sqkm|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The town is in the valley of [[Maggodee Creek]], a southeast-flowing tributary of the [[Blackwater River (Roanoke River)|Blackwater River]], part of the [[Roanoke River]] watershed. Murray Knob, elevation {{convert|2286|ft}}, rises {{convert|2|mi|0}} to the north on the crest of the Blue Ridge, and the eastern end of Cahas Mountain, at {{convert|2992|ft}}, is 2 miles to the west.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=left
| align = left
|1930= 352
| 1930 = 352
|1940= 377
| 1940 = 377
|1950= 335
| 1950 = 335
|1960= 371
| 1960 = 371
|1970= 363
| 1970 = 363
|1980= 344
| 1980 = 344
|1990= 239
| 1990 =
|2000= 285
| 2000 = 285
|2010= 239
| 2010 = 239
|estyear=2019
| estyear = 2020
|estimate=233
| estimate = 259
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
| estref = <ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
Boones Mill is part of the [[Roanoke metropolitan area|Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 285 people, 131 households, and 77 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 387.5 people per square mile (148.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 187.6 per square mile (72.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 95.79% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.46% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.70% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] and 1.05% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.05% of the population.

===2020 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2020, there were 259 people.


There were 131 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. Of all households, 34.4% were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.
There were 131 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. Of all households, 34.4% were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.


In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 97.4 men.


The median income for a household in the town was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $44,821. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $23,542 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $16,795. About 3.8% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.6% of those 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $44,821. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $23,542 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $16,795. About 3.8% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.6% of those 65 or over.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
http://www.townofboonesmill.org/
* [https://www.townofboonesmill.org/ Town of Boones Mill]
https://www.townofboonesmill.org/history


{{Virginia towns}}
{{Franklin County, Virginia}}
{{Franklin County, Virginia}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Towns in Franklin County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Towns in Franklin County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Towns in Virginia]]

Latest revision as of 00:05, 7 May 2024

Boones Mill, Virginia
Town
(2018)
(2018)
Location in the state of Virginia
Location in the state of Virginia
Coordinates: 37°6′56″N 79°57′14″W / 37.11556°N 79.95389°W / 37.11556; -79.95389
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
Town[1]1927
Government
 • MayorVictor Conner
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2)
 • Land0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,150 ft (350 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
259
 • Estimate 
(2025)[3]
275
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24065
Area code540
FIPS code51-08584[4]
GNIS feature ID1492609[5]
Websitetownofboonesmill.org

Boones Mill is a town in Franklin County, Virginia, United States.[6] The population was 239 in 2018,[7][8] down from 285 at the 2000 census.

History

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Boones Mill was incorporated in 1927. It was previously known as "Boone Mill"[9] and "Boon Mill".[10] The town is named after Jacob Boon who operated a mill in the town.

The Boones Mill Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby historic sites include Bowman Farm, Cahas Mountain Rural Historic District, Jubal A. Early House, and Piedmont Mill Historic District.

Geography

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Boones Mill is located in northern Franklin County at 37°6′56″N 79°57′14″W / 37.11556°N 79.95389°W / 37.11556; -79.95389 (37.115462, -79.953966),[11] along U.S. Route 220 at the southern base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. US 220 leads north 14 miles (23 km) to Roanoke and south 10 miles (16 km) to Rocky Mount, the Franklin County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), all of it land.[8] The town is in the valley of Maggodee Creek, a southeast-flowing tributary of the Blackwater River, part of the Roanoke River watershed. Murray Knob, elevation 2,286 feet (697 m), rises 2 miles (3 km) to the north on the crest of the Blue Ridge, and the eastern end of Cahas Mountain, at 2,992 feet (912 m), is 2 miles to the west.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930352—
19403777.1%
1950335−11.1%
196037110.7%
1970363−2.2%
1980344−5.2%
2000285—
2010239−16.1%
2020 (est.)259[3]8.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

Boones Mill is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

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As of the census[4] of 2020, there were 259 people.

There were 131 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. Of all households, 34.4% were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 97.4 men.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,688, and the median income for a family was $44,821. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,795. About 3.8% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.6% of those 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "Town of Boones Mill". Town of Boones Mill. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Town of Boones Mill, Virginia". www.townofboonesmill.org. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  7. ^ suburbanstats.org. "Current Boones Mill, Virginia Population, Demographics and stats in 2020, 2019". SuburbanStats.org. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Boones Mill town, Virginia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 19, 2016.[dead link‍]
  9. ^ "1940 United States of America Census". United States Census Bureau. 1940. p. 1. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
  10. ^ "Log In or Sign Up to View". www.facebook.com. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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