Quantico, Virginia
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Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 561 people, 295 households, and 107 families living in the town. The population density is 7811.2 PD/sqmi. There are 359 housing units at an average density of 4998.6 /sqmi.

Racial composition

The racial makeup is 51.32% white, 20.32% African American, 10.16% Asian, 5.53% Hispanic or Latino, 0.36% Native American, 2.32% from other races, and 5.53% from two or more races.

Households

There are 295 households out of which 19.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.4% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 63.4% are non-families. 53.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.90 and the average family size is 3.02.

Ages

The population is spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 39.8% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 122.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 130.1 males.

Income

The median income for a male is $29,615 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,087. 21.4% of the population and 22.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 39.4% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

See also

  • Quantico National Cemetery
    Quantico National Cemetery
    Quantico National Cemetery is located on land that was part of the U.S. Marine Corps training base adjacent to Quantico in Prince William County, Virginia. The land has been used by the military for over 200 years...

  • Marine Corps Base Quantico
    Marine Corps Base Quantico
    Marine Corps Base Quantico, sometimes abbreviated MCB Quantico, is a major United States Marine Corps training base located near Triangle, Virginia, covering nearly in southern Prince William County, northern Stafford County, and southeastern Fauquier County...

  • Quantico (Amtrak station)
    Quantico (Amtrak station)
    The Quantico is located at 550 Railroad Avenue at Potomac Avenue in Quantico, Virginia. It also serves the Virginia Railway Express Fredericksburg Line. Quantico Station was originally built by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad in 1953...

  • Behavioral Analysis Unit
    Behavioral Analysis Unit
    The Behavioral Analysis Unit is a component of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime that uses behavioral sciences to assist in criminal investigations...


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