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Northampton County

Population in 2011: 488. Population change since 2000: -2.2%
 

Males: 218  (44.8%)
Females: 270  (55.2%)

Median resident age:  45.3 years
Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 23316.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,887 (it was $26,429 in 2000)
Cheriton:

$36,887
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,028

Cheriton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $194,842 (it was $77,700 in 2000)
Cheriton:

$194,842
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $259,288; Detached houses: $273,811; Townhouses or other attached units: $193,861; Mobile homes: $86,492

Median gross rent in 2009: $644.

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  • White alone - 306 (62.8%)
  • Black alone - 140 (28.7%)
  • Hispanic - 30 (6.2%)
  • Two or more races - 7 (1.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 4 (0.8%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Cheriton: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (16.4%), United States (13.2%), German (7.2%), Subsaharan African (6.6%), Irish (6.2%), Italian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1951

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 475 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Cheriton:

  • High school or higher: 71.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cheriton town:

  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 5.3%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.4%
Virginia:  8.1%



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Cheriton, Virginia as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Cheriton to the number of sex offenders is 471 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $925 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $621 (0.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (27.9 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (32.1 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (192.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Cape Charles, VA (1.7 miles ), Eastville, VA (2.1 miles ), Nassawadox, VA (3.8 miles ), Exmore, VA (4.3 miles ), Belle Haven, VA (4.4 miles ), Painter, VA (4.8 miles ), Poquoson, VA (5.0 miles ), Keller, VA (5.0 miles) .

Latitude: 37.29 N, Longitude: 75.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 757

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.8%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-5.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Wholesale trade (17%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (13%)
  • Other services, except public administration (11%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (28%)
  • Accommodation and food services (26%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Wholesale trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction laborers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Cheriton-area historical tornado activity is near Virginia state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.8 miles away from the Cheriton town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/21/1969, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Northampton County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Henry Wise, Jr. - Recipient of the Purple Heart.


Hospitals/medical centers near Cheriton:

  • RIVERSIDE SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; NASSAWADOX, VA)
  • SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 28 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)
  • HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 28 miles away; HAMPTON, VA)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cheriton:

  • Hampton University (about 28 miles; Hampton, VA; Full-time enrollment: 4,789)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 30 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 3,554)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 33 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 4,722)
  • ECPI College of Technology (about 34 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 12,138)
  • Old Dominion University (about 34 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 15,643)
  • Norfolk State University (about 35 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 5,675)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 36 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 12,101)

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

Churches in Cheriton include: Cheriton Baptist Church (A), Cheriton Methodist Church (B), Eastern Shore Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Northampton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 7.1%
(6.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 24.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  60.2%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cheriton, VA


Cheriton compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Cheriton travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (47%)
  • Electricity (28%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (25%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Northampton County Virginia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Northampton County Virginia:
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Religion statistics for Cheriton (based on Northampton County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 30.42%
Here30.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEpiscopal ChurchCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents45.8%30.4%7.3%5.2%3.0%
Congregations29.6%25.9%11.1%3.7%7.4%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist Church The Wesleyan ChurchChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents2.3%2.3%1.9%0.8%0.9%
Congregations3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%7.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Northampton County:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Northampton County:

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

8.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

13.1%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Northampton County:

29.5%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

22.0%
State:

18.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$325
Totals for Government 0$0 1$325


6.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($57,723 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.87%
Virginia average:

11.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Accomack County, VA  1.57% ($25,493 average AGI)
from Virginia Beach city, VA  0.63% ($72,100)
from Norfolk city, VA  0.27% ($19,846)


5.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($52,331 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.39%
Virginia average:

10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Accomack County, VA  1.38% ($26,769 average AGI)
to Virginia Beach city, VA  0.34% ($43,625)
to Norfolk city, VA  0.23% ($27,636)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cheriton:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNIS (790 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFOG (1050 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cheriton:

  • WROX-FM (96.1 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • WAZP (90.7 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION)
  • WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WEXM (106.1 FM; EXMORE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WXEZ (94.1 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRV (92.3 FM; DELTAVILLE, VA; Owner: BULLSEYE BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Cheriton:

  • WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WVBT (Channel 43; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
  • WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WGBS-LP (Channel 7; HAMPTON, ETC., VA; Owner: JOAN AND KENNETH WRIGHT)
  • WGNT (Channel 27; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNLO-CA (Channel 45; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Paul R Miller, Bayview Circle, 2 Miles E Of Rt 13, 1.1 Mi N Of (Lat: 37.271944 Lon: -75.967500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Licensee ID: L00003474
    Registrant: Delmarva Power & Light, 500 North Wakefield Drive, Newark, DE 19714, Phone: (302) 454-4594, Email:
  • Thomas A Larson, Bayview Circle, 2 Miles E Of Rt 13, 1.1 Mi N Of (Lat: 37.271944 Lon: -75.967500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Licensee ID: L00003474
    Registrant: Delmarva Power & Light, 500 North Wakefield Drive, Newark, DE 19714, Phone: (302) 454-4594, Email:
  • Bayview Circle, 2 Miles E Of Rt 13, 1.1 Mi N Of (Lat: 37.271944 Lon: -75.967500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m
    Registrant: Delmarva Power And Light Company, 500 North Wakefield Drive, Newark, DE 19714-6066, Phone: (302) 451-5201, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Us Rt 13 Business And Va Rt 639 (Lat: 37.289306 Lon: -75.972444), Call Sign: KFN445, Licensee ID: L00644986
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/11/2003, Expiration Date: 06/08/2013
    Registrant: Cheriton Volunteer Fire Co Inc, Cheriton, VA 23316-0041
  • Rt 600 7/10 Mi N Of Rt 600 & 639 Ints (Lat: 37.294583 Lon: -75.932694), Call Sign: KNFM310, Licensee ID: L00097193
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/1997, Expiration Date: 06/16/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2002
    Registrant: Ray Newman, 4124 Richardson Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • 20371 Seaside Rd (Lat: 37.299306 Lon: -75.931861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WPSJ218
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.220 MHz, 154.280 MHz, 155.220 MHz, 155.355 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/16/2001, Expiration Date: 05/16/2011, Certifier: Signature On File
    Registrant: Virginia Information Technologies Agency, 11751 Meadowville Lane, Chester, VA 23836, Phone: (804) 416-6199, Fax: (804) 416-6353, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 1344 Townsfield Rd (Lat: 37.298750 Lon: -76.019111), Type: Tower, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQX702, Licensee ID: L00376476
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/2001, Expiration Date: 07/23/2011
    Registrant: Ted R Bemb, Cheriton, VA 23316

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC4DWI
    Grant Date: 08/26/1998, Expiration Date: 08/26/2008
    Registrant: Belford D Kellam, Box 936, Cheriton, VA 23316
  • Call Sign: KD4NWD, Licensee ID: L00448112
    Grant Date: 02/06/2002, Expiration Date: 05/05/2012
    Registrant: Mary L Wood, 21342 Wilkins Dr, Cheriton, VA 23316-0205
  • Call Sign: N4WAO, Previous Call Sign: KC4KJT, Licensee ID: L00402753
    Grant Date: 09/25/2001, Expiration Date: 11/19/2011
    Registrant: Denis P Wood, 21342 Wilkins Dr, Cheriton, VA 23316-0205
  • Call Sign: KJ4QZH, Licensee ID: L01533677
    Grant Date: 12/01/2009, Expiration Date: 12/01/2019, Certifier: Kentrell A Brown
    Registrant: Kentrell A Brown, Cheriton, VA 23316

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-540-F1B5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 350DM , Serial Number: 0366, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Michael E Steelman, Po Box 791, Cheriton, VA 23316
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9683B , Serial Number: 172RG0966, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1981
    Registrant (Corporation): W P H Inc, Po Box 117, Cheriton, VA 23316


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in Cheriton, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2882.0 years
James2364.8 years
Mary2276.3 years
William1967.3 years
George1667.0 years
Charles1171.6 years
Margaret1072.8 years
Robert1074.3 years
Walter866.5 years
Annie878.5 years
Most common last names in Cheriton, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Spady1673.6 years
Jones1572.4 years
Smith1480.8 years
Moore1178.6 years
Savage1169.2 years
West1076.3 years
Smaw978.2 years
Wynder969.8 years
Williams879.9 years
Burton871.2 years

Businesses in Cheriton, VA

  • H&R Block: 1

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