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Branchville, Virginia

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Population in 2022: 117 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.9%
 
Males: 58  (50.4%)
Females: 59  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

51.5 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 23828

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,600 (it was $24,844 in 2000)
Branchville:

$74,600
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,530 (it was $11,985 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,954 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
Branchville:

$141,954
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $141,348; detached houses: $145,076; mobile homes: $135,781
March 2022 cost of living index in Branchville: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.5%

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  • Races in Branchville, VA (2022)
    • 7960.3%Black alone
    • 5038.2%White alone



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Branchville, Virginia as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Branchville is 23 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (24.6%), African (24.6%), American (21.3%), Irish (8.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1908

Elevation: 46 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 268 people per square mile   (very low).

Branchville, Virginia map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,338 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,001 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Suffolk, VA (37.4 miles , pop. 63,677).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (59.0 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (263.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Boykins, VA (1.7 miles ),
Severn, NC (2.3 miles ),
Newsoms, VA (2.8 miles ),
Conway, NC (3.0 miles ),
Capron, VA (3.2 miles),
Seaboard, NC (3.5 miles ),
Murfreesboro, NC (3.5 miles ),
Como, NC (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 36.57 N, Longitude: 77.25 W

Distribution of median household income in Branchville, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Branchville, VA in 2022

Branchville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Virginia:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +68 (+123.6%).
Most common industries in Branchville, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (17.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.5%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Paper (11.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.2%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.4%)
  • Construction (21.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (14.9%)
  • Paper (14.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.8%)
  • Chemicals (6.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (24.1%)
  • Educational services (24.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.8%)
  • Food (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Paper (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Branchville, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Carpenters (9.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (19.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (14.9%)
  • Carpenters (14.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Construction laborers (6.4%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (24.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (20.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)

Average climate in Branchville, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.3. This is about average.

City:

73.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.38. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.38
U.S.:

5.11
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.95. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Branchville-area historical tornado activity is above Virginia state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/28/1988, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Branchville town center killed 4 people and injured 154 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1993, a category F4 tornado 44.8 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 246 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Branchville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 100.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.1 miles away from Branchville center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 213.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 103.2 miles away from Branchville center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 100.8 miles away from Branchville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Southampton County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Branchville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Branchville:

  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE EAST NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CONWAY, NC)
  • COURTLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COURTLAND, VA)
  • COURTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COURTLAND, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Branchville:

  • Southside Virginia Community College (about 42 miles; Alberta, VA; Full-time enrollment: 3,716)
  • Virginia State University (about 48 miles; Petersburg, VA; FT enrollment: 5,815)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 51 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 55 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)
  • John Tyler Community College (about 55 miles; Chester, VA; FT enrollment: 5,864)
  • Nash Community College (about 55 miles; Rocky Mount, NC; FT enrollment: 2,520)
  • Old Dominion University (about 57 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Branchville Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Southampton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

82.9%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Branchville:

Marital status in Branchville, VA
  • Never married: 33.2%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Branchville:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Branchville, VA (based on Southampton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,84016
Mainline Protestant1,78417
Black Protestant6237
Other65-
None11,258-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Southampton County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

5.42 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Southampton County:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Southampton County:

11.1%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Southampton County:

29.6%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Southampton County:

19.9%
Virginia:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Branchville:

48.7%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Branchville:

46.3%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Branchville:

30.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.3%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.9%
Virginia:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Branchville:

40.5%
Virginia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Branchville:

54.2%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Branchville:

83.6%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Branchville, VA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$425
Totals for Government 0$0 1$425

Branchville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $9,000 ($76.92)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($59.83)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($59.83)
    Electric Utilities: $6,000 ($51.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($34.19)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($17.09)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $9,000 ($76.92)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($59.83)

Branchville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $15,000 ($128.21)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($8.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($25.64)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($205.13)

Branchville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($504.27)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $57,000 ($487.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($17.09)

Branchville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $105,000 ($897.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Branchville:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWDR (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYAL (1280 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
  • WGGM (820 AM; 10 kW; CHESTER, VA; Owner: HOFFMAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Branchville:

  • WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDLZ (98.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WLQM-FM (101.7 FM; FRANKLIN, VA; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZRU (88.5 FM; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: ROANOKE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYTT (97.9 FM; GASTON, NC; Owner: MAINQUAD, INC.)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WRTP-FM (90.1 FM; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBXB (100.1 FM; EDENTON, NC; Owner: EDENTON CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WJYA (89.3 FM; EMPORIA, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Branchville:

  • WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WUNP-TV (Channel 36; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
  • WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNVN-LP (Channel 20; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: MAINQUAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 49.2mTotal length
  • $3,338,000Total costs
  • 13,558Total average daily traffic
  • 755Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,050Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Branchville, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Branchville, VA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Diana Wilborn, Little Texas Road (Lat: 36.629250 Lon: -77.330722), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51175 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428

  • Diana Wilborn, Little Texas Road (Lat: 36.629250 Lon: -77.330722), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51175 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428

  • Diana Wilborn, Little Texas Road (Lat: 36.632194 Lon: -77.331250), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51175 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428

  • Diana Wilborn, Little Texas Road (Lat: 36.632194 Lon: -77.331250), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51175 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428

  • Diana Wilborn, Little Texas Road (Lat: 36.632194 Lon: -77.331250), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 51175 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Apex Towers, LLC, Dwilborn@apex-Towers.Com, , Beckl-ey, Phone: (304) 256-6428


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 36.594861 Lon: -77.241556, Call Sign: WQZW890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.650 MHz, 157.560 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2017, Expiration Date: 08/24/2027, Certifier: David K Edwards, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • VA70634A, Little Texas Road (Lat: 36.632194 Lon: -77.331250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRAB747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2017, Expiration Date: 10/03/2027, Certifier: David Weblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 21 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Branchville, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.7%), and Structure Fires (32.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Branchville, VA
    • 7451.7%Outside Fires
    • 4632.2%Structure Fires
    • 1711.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 64.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Branchville, VA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Branchville, VA
  • 48.7%Electricity
  • 30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Branchville, VA
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Branchville compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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