Charlotte County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 12472 people, 4951 households, and 3437 families living in the county. The population density was 26.3 people per square mile (10.15/kmē), it is ninth least densely populated county in Virginia. There were 5734 housing units at an average density of 12.1 per square mile (4.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 people, and the average family size was 3 people. Age range in the county was well distributed with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 12248, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 67.78% White, 31.08% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 0.16% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 0.82% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $28929, it is the 21st poorest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $34830, making it the 14th lowest county by median family income in Virginia. The per capita income for the county was $14717, making it the tenth poorest county by per capita income among the Virginia.
In 2000, 2876 pupils and students, of which 1323 are male and 1553 are female, 23.06% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 178 nursery or pri school, 114 kindergarten, 1603 elementary school, 697 high school and 284 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Court House Town | Charlotte County | 3.96 | 3.96 | 0 | 404 | 102 | 26657 | 33000 |
| 2 | Drakes Branch Town | Charlotte County | 4.14 | 4.14 | 0 | 504 | 121.8 | 15701 | 25583 |
| 3 | Keysville Town | Charlotte County | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0 | 817 | 694 | 16560 | 25750 |
| 4 | Phenix Town | Charlotte County | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0 | 200 | 173.4 | 18572 | 30000 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12472 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12471 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12465 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12422 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12469 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12277 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12272 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12313 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12371 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12274 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12248 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 91 | 87 | 178 |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 48 | 114 |
| Elementary school | 805 | 798 | 1603 |
| High school | 288 | 409 | 697 |
| College or graduate school | 73 | 211 | 284 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County, Virginia | $28929 | $34830 | $14717 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |