Greensville County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 11,560 people, 3,375 households, and 2,396 families residing in the county. The population density
was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 3,765 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 38.94% White
, 59.75% Black
or African American
, 0.10% Native American
, 0.40% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.47% from other races
, and 0.32% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,375 households out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.80% were married couples
living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county, the population was spread out with 18.20% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 38.70% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 160.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 177.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,002, and the median income for a family was $38,810. Males had a median income of $24,919 versus $19,849 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,632. 14.70% of the population and 12.40% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 17.00% are under the age of 18 and 18.60% are 65 or older.
operates the Greensville Correctional Center
in unincorporated
Greensville County, near Jarratt
. Greensville houses the State of Virginia execution chamber
.
Although Emporia
lies within the boundaries of Greensville County and serves as the county seat, it is an independent city
and thus not part of the county.
Census
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of 2000, there were 11,560 people, 3,375 households, and 2,396 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 3,765 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 38.94% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 59.75% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.40% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.47% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.32% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
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...
of any race.
There were 3,375 households out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county, the population was spread out with 18.20% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 38.70% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 160.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 177.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,002, and the median income for a family was $38,810. Males had a median income of $24,919 versus $19,849 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,632. 14.70% of the population and 12.40% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 17.00% are under the age of 18 and 18.60% are 65 or older.
Government and infrastructure
Virginia Department of CorrectionsVirginia Department of Corrections
The Virginia Department of Corrections is the government agency responsible for operating prisons and correctional facilities for the US Commonwealth of Virginia. The agency is fully accredited by the American Correctional Association and is one of the oldest functioning correctional agencies in...
operates the Greensville Correctional Center
Greensville Correctional Center
Greensville Correctional Center is a prison facility located in unincorporated Greensville County, Virginia, near Jarratt. It is operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections. Greensville houses the execution chamber used to carry out capital punishment by the Commonwealth of...
in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
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Greensville County, near Jarratt
Jarratt, Virginia
Jarratt is a town in Greensville and Sussex counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 589 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles , all land....
. Greensville houses the State of Virginia execution chamber
Execution chamber
An execution chamber, or death chamber, is a room or chamber in which a legal execution is carried out. Execution chambers are almost always inside the walls of a maximum-security prison, although not always at the same prison where the death row population is housed...
.
Towns
- JarrattJarratt, VirginiaJarratt is a town in Greensville and Sussex counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 589 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles , all land....
- SkippersSkippers, VirginiaSkippers is an unincorporated community in Greensville County, Virginia, United States, only three miles north of the North Carolina border. It is on U.S. Route 301 and Interstate 95. It is also a famous truck stop consisting of a Love's gas station and a McDonalds....
Although Emporia
Emporia, Virginia
Emporia is an independent city located within the confines of Greensville County, Virginia, United States. The population was estimated to be 5,927 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Emporia with surrounding Greensville county for statistical purposes...
lies within the boundaries of Greensville County and serves as the county seat, it is an independent city
Independent city
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and thus not part of the county.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places in Greensville County, Virginia