Nassawadox, Virginia

Nassawadox, Virginia
Town
Location in Northampton County and the state of Virginia.
Location in Northampton County and the state of Virginia.
Coordinates: 37°28′27″N 75°51′29″W / 37.47417°N 75.85806°W / 37.47417; -75.85806
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyNorthampton
Area
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 • Total0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Land0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total533
 • Density721.8/sq mi (278.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23413
Area code(s)757, 948
FIPS code51-54984[2]
GNIS feature ID1471328[3]

Nassawadox is a town in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 533.[4] The town, with an area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), is located on U.S. Route 13 on Virginia's Eastern Shore, approximately five miles south of Exmore and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

History

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The name derives from a word from a Native American language that means "land between two waters." Nassawadox is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Chesapeake Bay. The county is divided as is the town into bayside and seaside areas which refers to the land on either side of the highway, Route 13 (Lankford Highway) which runs through Accomack and Northampton Counties.

Highlighting its name and its location, Nassawadox has since 1993 hosted the annual October Between the Waters Bike Tour, which features bike tours of various lengths between the Eastern Shore's two coasts.

Brownsville and the Northampton Lumber Company Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960650—
1970591−9.1%
19806306.6%
1990564−10.5%
20005721.4%
2010499−12.8%
20205336.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2010[7] 2020[8]

2020 census

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Nassawadox town, Virginia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 269 288 53.91% 54.03%
Black or African American alone (NH) 204 201 40.88% 37.71%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.19%
Asian alone (NH) 1 3 0.20% 0.56%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 4 1 0.80% 0.19%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 7 6 1.40% 1.13%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14 33 2.81% 6.19%
Total 499 533 100.00% 100.00%

2000 Census

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 572 people, 186 households, and 121 families living in the town. The population density was 1,334.2 people per square mile (513.6/km2). There were 207 housing units at an average density of 482.8 per square mile (185.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 54.90% African American, 43.18% White, 0.87% Asian, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 186 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 14.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 40.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 69.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $23,594 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,626. About 24.0% of families and 32.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.7% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

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Major highways

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Public transportation

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STAR Transit provides public transit services, linking Nassawadox with Cape Charles, Onley, and other communities in Northampton and Accomack counties on the Eastern Shore.

Railroads

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The Bay Coast Railroad provided Nassawadox with freight rail service until going out of business in 2018.

Notable people

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Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nassawadox has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Nassawadox town, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  7. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Nassawadox town, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Nassawadox town, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Nassawadox, Virginia
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