Giles County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 16,657 people, 6,994 households, and 4,888 families residing in the county. The population density
was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 7,732 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.41% White
, 1.58% Black
or African American
, 0.14% Native American
, 0.19% Asian
, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 6,994 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples
living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.00% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 26.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,927, and the median income for a family was $42,089. Males had a median income of $32,075 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,396. About 6.60% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 16,657 people, 6,994 households, and 4,888 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 7,732 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.41% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.58% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 6,994 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.00% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 26.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,927, and the median income for a family was $42,089. Males had a median income of $32,075 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,396. About 6.60% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated towns
- Glen LynGlen Lyn, VirginiaGlen Lyn is a town in Giles County, Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the East and New Rivers. The population was 151 at the 2000 census...
- NarrowsNarrows, VirginiaNarrows, named for the narrowing of the New River that flows past it, is a town in Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,111 at the 2000 census...
- PearisburgPearisburg, VirginiaPearisburg is a town in Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,729 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Giles County.Pearisburg is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- PembrokePembroke, VirginiaPembroke is a town in Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,134 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Rich CreekRich Creek, VirginiaRich Creek is a town in Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 665 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
Unincorporated communities
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See also
- Giles County Sheriff's OfficeGiles County Sheriff’s Office (Virginia)The Giles County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 17,286 people within of jurisdiction within Giles County, VA.-Organization:The agency is currently headed by Sheriff Morgan Millirons....
- National Register of Historic Places in Giles County, Virginia
External links
- http://gilescounty.org/
- Giles County Web Portal