Max Meadows, Virginia Explained

Official Name:Max Meadows, Virginia
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wythe
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:12.1
Area Land Km2:12.1
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:4.7
Area Land Sq Mi:4.7
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:562
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:618
Elevation Ft:2028
Coordinates:36.9717°N -80.955°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:24360
Area Code:276
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:51-50312[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1485232[2]

Max Meadows is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 562 at the 2010 census.

History

The Foster Falls Historic District, Graham's Forge Mill, Sanders Farm, and Jackson Ferry Shot Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Max Meadows is located at 36.9717°N -80.955°W (36.971634, -80.954886).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 512 people, 206 households, and 154 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 109.8 people per square mile (42.4/km2). There were 235 housing units at an average density of 50.4/sq mi (19.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.16% White, 3.91% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 1.37% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,300, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $30,156 versus $20,398 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,757. About 11.7% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  4. News: Toni Atkins prepares to be first woman to have held the top job in both the California state Senate and Assembly. Myers. John. sandiegouniontribune.com. 2018-03-22. en-US.