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Altavista, Virginia, in Campbell county, is 19 miles S of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 99 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,425 people people live in Altavista.
In Altavista, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Altavista, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Altavista. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.
In 2000, Altavista had a median family income of $40,039.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10) in Altavista than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Altavista, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Altavista, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Altavista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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