Campbell County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 51,078 people, 20,639 households, and 14,694 families residing in the county. The population density
was 101 people per square mile (39/km²). There were 22,088 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.24% White
, 14.71% Black
or African American
, 0.19% Native American
, 0.62% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.33% from other races
, and 0.90% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 20,639 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples
living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,280, and the median income for a family was $42,901. Males had a median income of $32,108 versus $22,286 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,134. About 7.90% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 51,078 people, 20,639 households, and 14,694 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 101 people per square mile (39/km²). There were 22,088 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.24% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 14.71% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.62% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.33% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.90% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 20,639 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,280, and the median income for a family was $42,901. Males had a median income of $32,108 versus $22,286 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,134. About 7.90% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- ConcordConcord, VirginiaConcord is a census-designated place in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 1,458.-Demographics:...
- Long IslandLong Island, VirginiaLong Island is an unincorporated community in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. Long Island is located along the Roanoke River east-southeast of Altavista....
- Lynch StationLynch Station, VirginiaLynch Station is an unincorporated community in Campbell County, Virginia. It is just north of the town of Altavista. Although technically in Campbell County, some areas in the southeastern part of neighboring Bedford County use Lynch Station as their address. Lynch Station's elevation is 705...
- RustburgRustburg, VirginiaRustburg is a census-designated place in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,431 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Campbell County.Rustburg is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- TimberlakeTimberlake, VirginiaTimberlake is a census-designated place in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,683 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Timberlake is located at ....
- Gladys