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Appomattox, VA


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Appomattox, Virginia

Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox county, is 18 miles E of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 110 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,761.

The People and Families of Appomattox

In Appomattox, about 46% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Appomattox, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Appomattox, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Appomattox had a median family income of $29,188.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Appomattox gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Appomattox Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Appomattox.

Commuting

In Appomattox, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Appomattox, VA

Comparing Appomattox to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity73
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
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