Newtown district, Virginia

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Population in July 2007: 1,409.
Males: 706  (50.1%)
Females: 703  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Virginia median age:

35.7 years

Zip code: 23148

Estimated median household income in 2021: $54,631 (it was $31,701 in 2000)
Newtown district:

$54,631
VA:

$80,963

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $31,074 (it was $14,566 in 2000)

Newtown district income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $198,371 (it was $69,500 in 2000)
Newtown district:

$198,371
VA:

$330,600

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $264,445; detached houses: $283,509; mobile homes: $191,517
March 2022 cost of living index in Newtown district: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Newtown district, VA (2000)
    • 76256.0%Black alone
    • 51337.7%White alone
    • 483.5%American Indian alone
    • 181.3%Two or more races
    • 131.0%Hispanic
    • 60.4%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 62.4 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

Newtown district, Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Newtown district:

0.6% ($422)
Virginia:

1.0% ($1,143)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Richmond, VA (32.7 miles , pop. 197,790).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (69.6 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (178.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Central Garage, VA (3.4 miles ),
Tappahannock, VA (3.5 miles ),
King William, VA (4.0 miles ),
Bowling Green, VA (4.1 miles ),
Hanover, VA (4.3 miles ),
Warsaw, VA (4.3 miles ),
Port Royal, VA (4.3 miles),
Montross, VA (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 37.91 N, Longitude: 77.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 804

Distribution of median household income in Newtown district, VA in 2021
Newtown district satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.6%
Virginia:

2.8%
Most common industries in Newtown district, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.8%)
  • Public administration (13.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.3%)
  • Public administration (13.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Truck transportation (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Newtown district, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Carpenters (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.3%)

Average climate in Newtown district, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 59.6. This is better than average.

City:

59.6
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Newtown district-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Virginia state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/18/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Newtown district city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/2/1966, a category F3 tornado 19.1 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newtown district-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 56% 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 46.1 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.9 miles away from Newtown district center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 49.7 miles away from Newtown district center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 55.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 47.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 241.8 miles away from Newtown district 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 King and Queen County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricane: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Newtown district:

  • RIVERSIDE TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; TAPPAHANNOCK, VA)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE OF TAPPAHANNOCK (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TAPPAHANNOCK, VA)
  • TAPPAHANNOCK DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; TAPPAHANNOCK, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newtown district:

  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (about 29 miles; Richmond, VA; Full-time enrollment: 8,271)
  • Virginia Union University (about 32 miles; Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (about 32 miles; Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 26,647)
  • University of Richmond (about 34 miles; University of Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • University of Mary Washington (about 35 miles; Fredericksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 4,506)
  • John Tyler Community College (about 43 miles; Chester, VA; FT enrollment: 5,864)
  • College of Southern Maryland (about 46 miles; La Plata, MD; FT enrollment: 5,775)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Newtown district: Garnett Mill (A), Upper King and Queen Rescue Squad (B), Upper King and Queen Volunteer Fire Department (C), Upper King and Queen Rescue Squad (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Newtown district include: Rappahannock Indian Church (A), Upper King and Queen Church (B), Mount Olive Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Byrds Millpond (A), Garnett Millpond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Root Swamp (A), Rickenaw Creek (B), Cook Swamp (C), Boiler Run (D), Beaver Branch (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Newtown district: Newtown Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.6 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.5%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

16.4%
Whole state:

9.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

3.7%
Whole state:

4.3%

For population 15 years and over in Newtown district:

Marital status in Newtown district, VA
  • Never married: 32.2%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

For population 25 years and over in Newtown district:

  • High school or higher: 62.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.8
Virginia average:

13.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newtown district, VA (based on King and Queen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,66710
Mainline Protestant5186
Other11
None4,759-
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 convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
King and Queen County:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.8%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
King and Queen County:

29.9%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
King and Queen County:

20.5%
Virginia:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Newtown district:

  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WREJ (1540 AM; 10 kW; RICHMOND, VA)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WGGM (820 AM; 10 kW; CHESTER, VA; Owner: HOFFMAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newtown district:

  • WWUZ (96.9 FM; BOWLING GREEN, VA; Owner: THE FREE LANCE-STAR PUBLISHING CO. OF FREDERICKSBURG, VA)
  • WRAR-FM (105.5 FM; TAPPAHANNOCK, VA; Owner: RAPPAHANNOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCVE-FM (88.9 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBTJ (106.5 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCDX (92.1 FM; MECHANICSVILLE, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGRQ (95.9 FM; COLONIAL BEACH, VA; Owner: TELEMEDIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNNT-FM (100.9 FM; WARSAW, VA; Owner: NORTHERN NECK & TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WMXB (103.7 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WRXL (102.1 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJYJ (90.5 FM; FREDERICKSBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WYFJ (100.1 FM; ASHLAND, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Newtown district:

  • WUPV (Channel 65; ASHLAND, VA; Owner: BELL BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCVE-TV (Channel 23; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRLH-TV (Channel 35; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: WRLH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WXOB-LP (Channel 17; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: KM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTVR-TV (Channel 6; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: ELCOM OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WCVW (Channel 57; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRIC-TV (Channel 8; PETERSBURG, VA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF RICHMOND, INC.)
  • WWBT (Channel 12; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF VIRGINIA)
  • W48BI (Channel 48; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newtown district, VA
  • 41.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 40.8%Electricity
  • 9.8%Wood
  • 8.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newtown district, VA
  • 36.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.5%Electricity
  • 18.3%Wood
  • 14.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Newtown district compared to Virginia state average:

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