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Keysville, VA


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Keysville, Virginia

Keysville, Virginia, in Charlotte county, is 43 miles SE of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 88 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are an estimated 817 people in the town.

The People and Families of Keysville

In Keysville, about 38% of adults are married. In Keysville, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Keysville has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keysville had a median family income of $34,667. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Keysville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($800) in Keysville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Keysville Housing

Approximately 50% of housing in Keysville is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Keysville is known in Virginia for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Keysville, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Keysville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Keysville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Keysville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Keysville, VA

Comparing Keysville 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built66
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