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==Geography==
==Geography==
Kenbridge is located at {{coord|36|57|46|N|78|7|37|W|type:city}} (36.962805, -78.126896).<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>
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 2.0&nbsp;square miles (5.3&nbsp;km²), all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 2.0&nbsp;square miles (5.3&nbsp;km²), all of it land.
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At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,253 people, 529 households, and 320 families living in the town. The population density was 614.6 people per square mile (237.1/km²). There were 579 housing units at an average density of 284.0 per square mile (109.6/km²). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 51.56% White, 44.93% African American, 0.40% Asian, 1.28% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.39%.<ref name="GR2" />
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,253 people, 529 households, and 320 families living in the town. The population density was 614.6 people per square mile (237.1/km²). There were 579 housing units at an average density of 284.0 per square mile (109.6/km²). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 51.56% White, 44.93% African American, 0.40% Asian, 1.28% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.39%.<ref name="GR2" />

Revision as of 03:05, 14 January 2021

Kenbridge, Virginia
Town
Central Kenbridge
Central Kenbridge
Location in Virginia
Location in Virginia
Coordinates: 36°57′46″N 78°7′37″W / 36.96278°N 78.12694°W / 36.96278; -78.12694
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyLunenburg
Founded1908
Government
 • MayorEmory Hodges
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2)
 • Land2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
515 ft (157 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
1,257
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,197
 • Density519.31/sq mi (200.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23944
Area code434
FIPS code51-41832[3]
GNIS feature ID1495781[4]
Websitekenbridgeva.net

Kenbridge is a town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,257 at the 2010 census. It is in a tobacco farming area. The area is home to noted folk artist Eldridge Bagley.

Geography

Kenbridge is located at 36°57′46″N 78°7′37″W / 36.96278°N 78.12694°W / 36.96278; -78.12694 (36.962805, -78.126896).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.3 km²), all of it land.

Brickland, the Fifth Avenue Historic District, Flat Rock, and the Jones Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910196—
1920543177.0%
193075338.7%
194084712.5%
19501,17638.8%
19601,1881.0%
19701,2232.9%
19801,35210.5%
19901,264−6.5%
20001,253−0.9%
20101,2570.3%
2019 (est.)1,197[2]−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 1,253 people, 529 households, and 320 families living in the town. The population density was 614.6 people per square mile (237.1/km²). There were 579 housing units at an average density of 284.0 per square mile (109.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 51.56% White, 44.93% African American, 0.40% Asian, 1.28% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.39%.[3]

Of the 529 households 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.7% of households were one person and 19.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,818, and the median family income was $38,929. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $18,456 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,386. About 11.4% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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