Charlotte County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 12,472 people, 4,951 households, and 3,435 families residing in the county. The population density
was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 5,734 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 65.51% White
, 32.89% Black
or African American
, 0.14% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 0.70% from other races
, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,951 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples
living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,929, and the median income for a family was $34,830. Males had a median income of $26,918 versus $20,307 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,717. About 12.70% of families and 18.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.10% of those under age 18 and 20.80% of those age 65 or over.
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy making body for the County. It considers and adopts policies regarding administration, budget, finance, economic development, health, planning, public safety, childcare, recreation, sanitation and waste removal. The Board appropriates funds for all functions, including the schools, Social Services, Law Enforcement and operation of courts. The Board's regularly scheduled meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Board of Supervisors Room of the County Administration Building, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, (PO Box 608) Charlotte Court House, Virginia, 23923.http://www.charlotteva.com/bos_meetings.htm
Census
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of 2000, there were 12,472 people, 4,951 households, and 3,435 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 5,734 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 65.51% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 32.89% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.70% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 4,951 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,929, and the median income for a family was $34,830. Males had a median income of $26,918 versus $20,307 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,717. About 12.70% of families and 18.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.10% of those under age 18 and 20.80% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- Charlotte Court HouseCharlotte Court House, VirginiaCharlotte Court House is a town in and the county seat of Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. The population was 404 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Drakes BranchDrakes Branch, VirginiaDrakes Branch is a town in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. The population was 504 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Drakes Branch is located at ....
- KeysvilleKeysville, VirginiaKeysville is a town in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. The population was 817 at the 2000 census. One of two branches of Southside Virginia Community College is in Keysville...
- Madisonville
- PhenixPhenix, VirginiaPhenix is a town in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. The population was 200 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Phenix is located at ....
Unincorporated
- AbileneAbilene, VirginiaAbilene is a small unincorporated farming community in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. It is centered around the local convenience store Abilene Junction, formerly known as Abilene Grocery...
- HarrisburgHarrisburg, VirginiaHarrisburg, is a small unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 548 feet .-References:...
- RandolphRandolph, VirginiaRandolph, formerly called Roanoke and Talcott, is a small unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States, near the Staunton River. Its elevation is 354 feet . The community is the home of Staunton River Battlefield State Park.-References:...
- Red HouseRed House, VirginiaRed House, is a small unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 755 feet .-References:...
- WrenWren, VirginiaWren is an unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Virginia. It lies at an elevation of 604 feet ....
Board of Supervisors
- David M. Guill, District G - Bacon/Saxe, Chairman — Term expires 12-31-11
- Gary D. Walker, District A - Charlotte Court House — Term expires 12-31-11
- Joseph E. Carey, Sr., District B - Wylliesburg/Red Oak — Term expires 12-31-13
- Garland H. "Butch" Hamlett, Jr., District C - Drakes Branch, Vice-Chairman — Term expires 12-31-11
- Robert L. "Butch" Shook, Jr., District D - Keysville — Term expires 12-31-13
- Nancy R. Carwile, District E - Cullen/Red House, Vice-Chairman — Term expires 12-31-11
- Haywood J. Hamlett, District F - Aspen/Phenix — Term expires 12-31-13
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy making body for the County. It considers and adopts policies regarding administration, budget, finance, economic development, health, planning, public safety, childcare, recreation, sanitation and waste removal. The Board appropriates funds for all functions, including the schools, Social Services, Law Enforcement and operation of courts. The Board's regularly scheduled meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Board of Supervisors Room of the County Administration Building, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, (PO Box 608) Charlotte Court House, Virginia, 23923.http://www.charlotteva.com/bos_meetings.htm
Sheriff
Thomas Jones is the sheriff of the county and has been for sometime. The Sheriff is responsible for overseeing criminal investigations, calls for service, court room security, service of civil process and the operation of the Charlotte County jail.Clerk of Court
The clerk is Stuart Fallen. The Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages the records for the Judicial Circuit. In addition, Fallen manages the records for the Judicial Circuit and serves as general record keeper for the County, recording all documents relating to land transfers, deeds, mortgages, births, deaths, wills, divorces and other statistics that date back to 1765.County Administrator
Charlotte County's administrator is Russell B. Clark. Clark's duties include and are not limited to: general administration, personnel management and supervision of all county departments, budget preparation, funds management, purchasing, property management, compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances, coordination with independent agencies and the community, representing the Board at meetings and functions, and any and all other duties imposed by the Board and by law to facilitate the accomplishment of the work of county government.Members of the School Board
- Gerald Watts, District A (Charlotte Court House), Chairman
- Bill Devin, District B (Bacon)
- Ned Locke, District C (Drakes Branch), Vice-Chairman
- Barry Mason, District D (Keysville)
- Henry Carwile, District E (Cullen/Red House)
- Kimberly Pillow, District F (Phenix/Aspen)
- Angela Pulliam-Jones, District G (Saxe/Randolph)
- Melody Hackney, Superintendent
- Dana Ramsey, Clerk of the Board
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