Troutdale, Virginia Explained

Official Name:Troutdale, Virginia
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Grayson
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:3.13
Area Land Sq Mi:3.12
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:140
Population Density Sq Mi:53.14
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:3127
Coordinates:36.7008°N -81.4447°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:24378
Area Code:276
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:51-79456[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2391451[4]
Pop Est As Of:2021
Population Est:140
Area Total Km2:8.10
Area Land Km2:8.09
Area Water Km2:0.00
Population Density Km2:20.52

Troutdale is a town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States.[4] The population was 140 at the 2020 census.[2]

Geography

Troutdale is located at 36.7008°N -81.4447°W (36.700963, -81.444823).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Troutdale has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[6]

History

Troutdale was chartered as a town by the Virginia Legislature in 1906 and remains an incorporated town with a council and mayor. The Troutdale town limit is a circle of 1 mile radius. In 1930, Carrie Wright was elected as mayor, possibly the first female mayor in Virginia.

Demographics

The original 2000 census listed Troutdale with a population of 1,230, a very sharp increase from 192 in 1990. This, and the similarly anomalous figure of 30.89% black American population, was the result of a tabulation error in which much of the population of Wise County's correctional facilities were counted as Troutdale residents. census revision

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,230 people, 79 households, and 56 families living in the town. The population density was 395.5 inhabitants per square mile (152.7/km2). There were 111 housing units at an average density of 35.7 per square mile (13.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 67.80% White, 30.89% African American, 0.41% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 0.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 79 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,438, and the median income for a family was $45,833. Males had a median income of $24,258 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,139. About 3.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Event

The Troutdale Fire Department sponsors "Troutdale Days" on the second Saturday of August each year, including a parade, contests, entertainment, and food.

Notable people

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . October 7, 2022.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  4. February 25, 2014.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  6. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=745844&cityname=Trout+Dale%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Troutdale, Virginia
  7. Web site: Ripshin Farm. 2008-04-16. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110606154607/http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1165&ResourceType=Building. 2011-06-06.