Rappahannock County, Virginia

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Rappahannock County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 6,983. Its county seat is Washington6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 691 km² (267 mi²). 690 km² (267 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,983 people, 2,788 households, and 2,004 families residing in the county. The population density is 10/km² (26/mi²). There are 3,303 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 92.64% White, 5.44% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,788 households out of which 27.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.50% are married couples living together, 7.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% are non-families. 23.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the county, the population is spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 5.60% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 31.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $45,943, and the median income for a family is $51,848. Males have a median income of $32,725 versus $22,950 for females. The per capita income for the county is $23,863. 7.60% of the population and 5.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.80% of those under the age of 18 and 3.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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