Lunenburg County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 13,146 people, 4,998 households, and 3,383 families residing in the county. The population density
was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 5,736 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 59.12% White
, 38.58% Black
or African American
, 0.16% Native American
, 0.21% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 0.75% from other races
, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,998 households out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.50% were married couples
living together, 13.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.30% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 113.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,899, and the median income for a family was $34,302. Males had a median income of $26,496 versus $20,237 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,951. About 14.90% of families and 20.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.30% of those under age 18 and 22.80% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 13,146 people, 4,998 households, and 3,383 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 5,736 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 59.12% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 38.58% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.75% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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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 4,998 households out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.30% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 113.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,899, and the median income for a family was $34,302. Males had a median income of $26,496 versus $20,237 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,951. About 14.90% of families and 20.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.30% of those under age 18 and 22.80% of those age 65 or over.
Unincorporated communities
- LunenburgLunenburg, VirginiaLunenburg is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 165. The community is also known as Lunenburg Courthouse or by an alternative spelling, Lunenburg Court House....
- MeherrinMeherrin, VirginiaMeherrin is a small unincorporated community in Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is approximately 18.6 miles by road south of Farmville....
- Fort MitchellFort Mitchell, VirginiaFort Mitchell is a unincorporated community in Virginia. Fort Mitchell is located in the county of Lunenburg.Fort Mitchell is located about 1.7 miles from US 360, 9.3 miles from Keysville, Virginia in Charlotte County, Virginia, 21.3 miles from Lunenburg, Virginia in Lunenburg County, Virginia and...
Notable people
- Lewis Archer BoswellLewis Archer BoswellLewis Archer Boswell was an early aviation pioneer who some believe made the first powered heavier-than-air flight, before the Wright Brothers.-Biography:...
, experimented with flying aircraft. Local legends claim he achieved heavier-than-air flight before the Wright BrothersWright brothersThe Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur , were two Americans credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, on December 17, 1903...
, though there is no historical evidence. - Roy ClarkRoy ClarkRoy Linwood Clark is an American country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, a nationally televised country variety show, from 1969–1992. Clark has been an important and influential figure in country music, both as a performer and helping to popularize the genre...
, born in Meherrin, he became a highly acclaimed country musician and a United NationsUnited NationsThe United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
Goodwill Ambassador. - Henry W. CollierHenry W. CollierHenry Watkins Collier was the 14th Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama from 1849 to 1853. He was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia.-References:*...
, born in the county, was elected fourteenth Governor of Alabama, from 1849 to 1853. - Alfred L. CralleAlfred L. CralleAlfred L. Cralle was an African-American from Virginia who became an inventor and businessman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best remembered for inventing the ice cream scoop in 1897, a practical design still widely in use over 100 years later.- Youth, education :Alfred L...
, born in the county, became an inventor and businessman in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
. He is best remembered for inventing the lever-operated ice cream scoop in 1897. - Anthony Davis, an NFL football player, currently for the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
(beginning 2009). From Lunenburg County, he attended Central High School in Victoria, Virginia. - James Greene HardyJames Greene HardyJames Greene Hardy was a politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky who belonged to the American or Know-Nothing Party. Prior to being elected Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, he was a prominent surveyor and teacher for many years.-Early life and family:Hardy was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia...
, a county native, was elected Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, serving from 1855 to 1856. - Richard EllisRichard Ellis (politician)Richard Ellis was an American plantation owner, politician, and judge on the Fourth Circuit Court of Alabama. He was president of the Convention of 1836 that declared Texas' independence from Mexico, signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, and later served in the Republic of Texas...
, born and raised in Lunenburg County, settled in Alabama where he was a member of Alabama’s Constitutional Convention in 1818 and an Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme CourtAlabama Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Alabama is the highest court in the state of Alabama. The court consists of an elected Chief Justice and eight elected Associate Justices. Each justice is elected in partisan elections for staggered six year terms. The Governor of Alabama may fill vacancies when they occur...
(1819–1826). - Verner Moore WhiteVerner Moore WhiteVerner Moore White , born Thomas Verner Moore White but informally known as Verner White, was an American landscape and portrait painter...
(1863-1923), born in the county, was a noted landscape and portrait artist.