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Tappahannock, Virginia is 42 miles NE of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 67 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Essex county. The population of the town is 2,068.
In Tappahannock, about 39% of adults are married. Adults in Tappahannock are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.
Approximately 45% of Tappahannock is non-white. Tappahannock is home to people of a variety of races.
Tappahannock has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.
In 2000, Tappahannock had a median family income of $41,579. Notably, Tappahannock is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Tappahannock political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Tappahannock, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Tappahannock.
In Tappahannock, 87% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Tappahannock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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