Cheriton, Virginia
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Cheriton is a town located in Northampton County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 499.
Geography
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Location of Cheriton, Virginia
Cheriton is located at 37°17'22" North, 75°58'6" West (37.289443, -75.968201)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.96% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 499 people, 219 households, and 134 families residing in the town. The population density is 187.1/km² (485.8/mi²). There are 239 housing units at an average density of 89.6/km² (232.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 71.14% White, 27.45% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 219 households out of which 22.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% are married couples living together, 11.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% are non-families. 36.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.28 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 79.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $26,429, and the median income for a family is $39,028. Males have a median income of $22,222 versus $16,818 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,238. 11.9% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.8% of those under the age of 18 and 19.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.