Bloxom, Virginia

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Population in 2021: 382 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.3%
 
Males: 194  (50.9%)
Females: 188  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

43.5 years
Virginia median age:

38.8 years

Zip codes: 23308, 23421.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $50,059 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Bloxom:

$50,059
VA:

$80,963

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,330 (it was $13,337 in 2000)

Bloxom town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $95,320 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Bloxom:

$95,320
VA:

$330,600

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $103,716; detached houses: $109,788; mobile homes: $106,830

Median gross rent in 2021: $860.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bloxom: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 10.2%
(12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.4% for Black residents, 15.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Bloxom, VA (2021)
    • 19458.1%White alone
    • 7121.3%Black alone
    • 6218.6%Hispanic
    • 10.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Bloxom, Virginia as of March 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bloxom is 54 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (41.6%), English (8.4%), Haitian (8.4%), Irish (2.6%), Scandinavian (2.1%), French Canadian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1951

Elevation: 28 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 1,212 people per square mile   (low).

Bloxom, Virginia map

69 residents are foreign born (21.0% Latin America).

This town:

20.7%
Virginia:

12.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $577 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (68.2 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (73.4 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (152.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Nelsonia, VA (1.4 miles ),
Gargatha, VA (1.5 miles ),
Mappsville, VA (1.8 miles ),
Modest Town, VA (1.8 miles),
Parksley, VA (1.9 miles ),
Hallwood, VA (1.9 miles ),
Metompkin, VA (2.1 miles ),
Lee Mont, VA (2.2 miles)

Latitude: 37.83 N, Longitude: 75.62 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 757

Distribution of median household income in Bloxom, VA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Bloxom, VA in 2021
Bloxom satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.8%
Virginia:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +38 (+10.6%).
Most common industries in Bloxom, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.8%)
  • Food (7.6%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.2%)
  • Food (11.7%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Utilities (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.7%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.4%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Bloxom, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Carpenters (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Cashiers (9.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)

Average climate in Bloxom, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bloxom, Virginia average temperatures Bloxom, Virginia average precipitation Bloxom, Virginia humidity Bloxom, Virginia wind speed Bloxom, Virginia snowfall Bloxom, Virginia sunshine Bloxom, Virginia clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Bloxom-area historical tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.6 miles away from the Bloxom town center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 10/2/1973, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Bloxom-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 126.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 125.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from Bloxom center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 149.1 miles away from Bloxom center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 135.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 174.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Accomack County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bloxom topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bloxom:

  • RIVERSIDE SHORE REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PARKSLEY, VA)
  • SHORE HEALTHCARE AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; ONLEY, VA)

Airports located in Bloxom:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bloxom:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 27 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 36 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 39 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 62 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Hampton University (about 69 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 69 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • College of William and Mary (about 71 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,617)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Accomack County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.5%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Bloxom:

Marital status in Bloxom, VA
  • Never married: 27.5%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bloxom:

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.7
Virginia average:

12.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bloxom, VA (based on Accomack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,78152
Evangelical Protestant5,25434
Black Protestant8966
Catholic8172
Other2262
None19,190-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Here:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Accomack County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Accomack County:

7.30 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
This county:

9.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Accomack County:

10.7%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.2%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

23.7%
Virginia:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bloxom:

44.7%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

38.4%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Bloxom:

28.4
Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bloxom:

25.3%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bloxom:

11.4%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bloxom:

6.8
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bloxom:

32.2%
Virginia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

49.4%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.4%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bloxom, VA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,718$32,6160$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$530
Totals for Government 1$2,718$32,6161$530

Strongest AM radio stations in Bloxom:

  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WDMV (540 AM; 1 kW; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bloxom:

  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WESR-FM (103.3 FM; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WKHI (107.5 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)

TV broadcast stations around Bloxom:

  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W41AC (Channel 41; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W44AD (Channel 44; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W60AL (Channel 60; ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.4mTotal length
  • 25,686Total average daily traffic
  • 4,470Total average daily truck traffic
  • 36,097Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Robert Bridgham, 26129 Shore Main Drive (Lat: 37.829444 Lon: -75.620750), Type: 32.0, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Eastern Shore Of Virginia Broadband Authority, Rbridgham@esvba.Com, , Exmor-e, Phone: (757) 414-0304
  • Robert Bridgham, 26129 Shore Main Drive (Lat: 37.829444 Lon: -75.620750), Type: 32.0, Structure height: 51001 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Eastern Shore Of Virginia Broadband Authority, Rbridgham@esvba.Com, , Exmor-e, Phone: (757) 414-0304

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Bloxom ESVBA Tower, Lat: 37.829722 Lon: -75.621556, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 33 m, Call Sign: WQOX697,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2012, Expiration Date: 02/28/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2022, Certifier: David D Amy, Registrant: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 663-8525, Fax: (202) 663-8007, Email:
  • ESVBA Bloxom, 26143 Shoremain Dr (Lat: 37.829472 Lon: -75.620833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRMJ776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Robert Bridgham, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bloxom)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3241R, N3241R, N-3241R, Serial Number: 28R-31023, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 12/31/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 06/25/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Edward Wayne Johnson, Po Box 90, Bloxom, VA 23308

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 33. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 59 took place in 2015, and the least - 18 in 2005. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Bloxom, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (60.6%), and Outside Fires (29.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bloxom, VA
    • 34460.6%Structure Fires
    • 16529.0%Outside Fires
    • 346.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 254.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bloxom, VA
Most common first names in Bloxom, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2672.6 years
John2267.6 years
George1876.2 years
Mary1177.0 years
James1173.0 years
Robert975.8 years
Bertha783.1 years
Norman776.1 years
Roy775.7 years
Vernon778.0 years
Most common last names in Bloxom, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Taylor7174.2 years
Annis3375.3 years
Bundick1673.9 years
Young1277.9 years
Parks1175.1 years
Mason1167.2 years
Davis1075.8 years
Ewell1074.7 years
Wessells977.3 years
Matthews975.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bloxom, VA
  • 52.3%Electricity
  • 22.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bloxom, VA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 21.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Bloxom compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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