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Tappahannock, VA


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Tappahannock, Virginia

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.

The People and Families of Tappahannock

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tappahannock had a median family income of $41,579. Notably, Tappahannock is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

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.

Tappahannock Housing

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.

Commuting

In Tappahannock, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Tappahannock Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Tappahannock Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Tappahannock Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Tappahannock, VA

Comparing Tappahannock 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
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime11
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