Round Hill, Loudoun County, Virginia
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Round Hill is a town in Loudoun County, Virginia
, United States
. Its population was estimated at 639 in 2005 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The town is located at the crossroads of Virginia routes 7 and 719 (Woodgrove Road), approximately 50 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. It was named "Round Hill" for being located two miles northeast of a 910-foot hill
used during the American Civil War
as a signal post by both Confederate and Union
troops.
. The railway allowed agricultural products to be brought into Washington, D.C., and allowed the residents of the District to escape to the surrounding countryside for holidays. Many of the town's older residences were originally boarding houses, inn
s, and tavern
s where people would go upon arrival. The town was considered a convenient destination as it lies close to the Shenandoah River
(7 miles distant), the Shenandoah National Park
(30 miles), the Appalachian Trail
(4 miles), Harpers Ferry (15 miles), the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Tow Path (used currently as a bike trail) (12 miles), and the paved Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail
(3 miles).
The town has recently been ringed by fast-growing suburbs of Washington, D.C., that have brought thousands of residents to just outside the town. The town's water and sewer infrastructure is used to serve many of these new developments.
Round Hill is located at 39°8′1"N 77°46′13"W (39.133625, -77.770217).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, 500 people in 173 households and 139 families resided in the town. The population density
was 2,333.8 people per square mile (919.3/km²). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 826.2 per square mile (325.4/km²). Of that population, 91.60% was White; 7.20%, African American; 0.60%, Asian; and 0.60% of the population was mixed-race. Hispanics or Latinos of any race constituted 1.40% of the population.
There were 173 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $62,361. Males had a median income of $41,375 versus $33,304 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $24,925. About 4.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.
, including Woodgrove High School in Purcellville.
Police protection is provided by the Loudoun County Sheriff's department. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department 4; the fire company and the rescue squad are volunteer organizations supplemented with staffing from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department
on a twenty-four-hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
The town maintains its own water and sewer system, which developers' proffers have supplemented in recent years.
all offer paid daily circulation in Round Hill. Weekly paid circulation is provided from Leesburg by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Residents also receive the free weekly shopper publications Leesburg Today, Blue Ridge Leader and Purcellville Gazette, which contain mainly advertising.
Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county is estimated to be home to 312,311 people, an 84 percent increase over the 2000 figure of 169,599. That increase makes the county the fourth...
, United States
United States
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. Its population was estimated at 639 in 2005 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The town is located at the crossroads of Virginia routes 7 and 719 (Woodgrove Road), approximately 50 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. It was named "Round Hill" for being located two miles northeast of a 910-foot hill
Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
used during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
as a signal post by both Confederate and Union
Union Army
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troops.
History
Round Hill was incorporated on February 5, 1900. From 1874 to 1900, the settlement had been the terminus of a Washington and Ohio rail line that ultimately became the Washington and Old Dominion RailroadWashington and Old Dominion Railroad
The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad was an intrastate short-line railroad located in Northern Virginia. Its oldest line extended from Alexandria on the Potomac River northwest to Bluemont at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Snickers Gap, not far from the boundary line between...
. The railway allowed agricultural products to be brought into Washington, D.C., and allowed the residents of the District to escape to the surrounding countryside for holidays. Many of the town's older residences were originally boarding houses, inn
INN
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s, and tavern
Bar (establishment)
A bar is a business establishment that serves alcoholic drinks — beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails — for consumption on the premises.Bars provide stools or chairs that are placed at tables or counters for their patrons. Some bars have entertainment on a stage, such as a live band, comedians, go-go...
s where people would go upon arrival. The town was considered a convenient destination as it lies close to the Shenandoah River
Shenandoah River
The Shenandoah River is a tributary of the Potomac River, long with two forks approximately long each, in the U.S. states of Virginia and West Virginia...
(7 miles distant), the Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park encompasses part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the U.S. state of Virginia. This national park is long and narrow, with the broad Shenandoah River and valley on the west side, and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont on the east...
(30 miles), the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long...
(4 miles), Harpers Ferry (15 miles), the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Tow Path (used currently as a bike trail) (12 miles), and the paved Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park is a popular and unusually-shaped regional park in Northern Virginia. The park's primary feature is the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail , an asphalt-surfaced paved rail trail that runs through densely populated urban and suburban...
(3 miles).
The town has recently been ringed by fast-growing suburbs of Washington, D.C., that have brought thousands of residents to just outside the town. The town's water and sewer infrastructure is used to serve many of these new developments.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, 500 people in 173 households and 139 families resided in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 2,333.8 people per square mile (919.3/km²). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 826.2 per square mile (325.4/km²). Of that population, 91.60% was White; 7.20%, African American; 0.60%, Asian; and 0.60% of the population was mixed-race. Hispanics or Latinos of any race constituted 1.40% of the population.
There were 173 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $62,361. Males had a median income of $41,375 versus $33,304 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $24,925. About 4.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education and public service
No public schools lie within the town limits, though Round Hill Elementary School lies just outside, within the "Villages of Round Hill" subdivision. As of June, 2007, the school listed 575 enrolled students. Secondary students are served by the Loudoun County Public School systemLoudoun County Public Schools
Loudoun County Public Schools is a branch of the Loudoun County, Virginia, United States government, and administers public schools in the county...
, including Woodgrove High School in Purcellville.
Police protection is provided by the Loudoun County Sheriff's department. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department 4; the fire company and the rescue squad are volunteer organizations supplemented with staffing from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department or the Department of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management has the responsibility of protecting the citizens and property of the towns, villages, and suburbs of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States, from fires and fire hazards, providing emergency...
on a twenty-four-hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
The town maintains its own water and sewer system, which developers' proffers have supplemented in recent years.
Newspapers
The Washington Post, Washington Times, and Winchester StarWinchester Star
The Winchester Star is a daily newspaper based in Winchester, Virginia covering the Shenandoah Valley area. Subscribers may choose from either the print edition or a downloadable edition of the newspaper....
all offer paid daily circulation in Round Hill. Weekly paid circulation is provided from Leesburg by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Residents also receive the free weekly shopper publications Leesburg Today, Blue Ridge Leader and Purcellville Gazette, which contain mainly advertising.