richlands, virginia

Richlands is a town located in Tazewell County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,144.

Geography

Richlands is located at 37°5'40" North, 81°48'22" West (37.094444, -81.806060). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 4,144 people, 1,882 households, and 1,223 families residing in the town. The population density is 603.8/km² (1,565.7/mi²). There are 2,137 housing units at an average density of 311.4/km² (807.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.75% White, 0.05% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 0.34% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,882 households out of which 25.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.76. In the town the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,712, and the median income for a family is $30,257. Males have a median income of $30,682 versus $18,670 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,548. 17.8% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.1% of those under the age of 18 and 16.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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