Brunswick County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 18,419 people, 6,277 households, and 4,312 families residing in the county. The population density
was 32 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 41.99% White
, 56.85% Black
or African American
, 0.09% Native American
, 0.22% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.34% from other races
, and 0.51% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 6,277 households out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.90% were married couples
living together, 16.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.50% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 113.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,288, and the median income for a family was $38,354. Males had a median income of $26,924 versus $20,550 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,890. About 13.20% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 19.50% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 18,419 people, 6,277 households, and 4,312 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 32 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 41.99% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 56.85% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.51% from two or more races. 1.25% 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 6,277 households out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 16.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 20.50% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 113.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,288, and the median income for a family was $38,354. Males had a median income of $26,924 versus $20,550 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,890. About 13.20% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 19.50% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- AlbertaAlberta, VirginiaAlberta is a town in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census. It is home to the Christanna Campus of Southside Virginia Community College.-Geography:...
- BrodnaxBrodnax, VirginiaBrodnax is a town in Brunswick and Mecklenburg counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 317 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Brodnax is located at ....
- LawrencevilleLawrenceville, VirginiaLawrenceville is a town in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,275 at the 2000 census. Located by the Meherrin River, it is the county seat of Brunswick County and home to historically black Saint Paul's College, founded in 1888 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church...
See also
- George B. JacksonGeorge B. JacksonGeorge B. Jackson was a businessman, sheep rancher, and Republican politician from San Angelo who was believed to have been the wealthiest African American in Texas during the second half of the 19th century.-Background:...
, born into slavery in 1850 in Brunswick County; became a RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in San AngeloSan Angelo, TexasSan Angelo is a city in the state of Texas. Located in West Central Texas it is the county seat of Tom Green County. As of 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total population of 93,200...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
External links
- http://www.brunswickco.com/