Page County, Virginia | |
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 Page County Courthouse in February 2014 | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofVirginia | |
| Coordinates:38°37′N78°29′W / 38.61°N 78.48°W /38.61; -78.48 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| Founded | 1831 |
| Named after | John Page |
| Seat | Luray |
| Largest town | Luray |
| Area | |
• Total | 314 sq mi (810 km2) |
| • Land | 311 sq mi (810 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 23,709 |
| • Density | 76.2/sq mi (29.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 22650, 22827, 22835, 22849, 22851 |
| Area code | 540, 826 |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Page County is located in theCommonwealth ofVirginia. As of the2020 census, the population was 23,709.[1] Itscounty seat isLuray.[2] Page County was formed in 1831 from Shenandoah and Rockingham counties and was named forJohn Page, Governor of Virginia from 1802 to 1805.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 314 square miles (810 km2), of which 311 square miles (810 km2) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2) (1.0%) is water.[3] The highest point in Page County isHawksbill Mountain, which is located along the border withMadison County withinShenandoah National Park.
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 6,194 | — | |
| 1850 | 7,600 | 22.7% | |
| 1860 | 8,109 | 6.7% | |
| 1870 | 8,462 | 4.4% | |
| 1880 | 9,965 | 17.8% | |
| 1890 | 13,092 | 31.4% | |
| 1900 | 13,794 | 5.4% | |
| 1910 | 14,147 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 14,770 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 14,852 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 14,863 | 0.1% | |
| 1950 | 15,152 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 15,572 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 16,581 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 19,401 | 17.0% | |
| 1990 | 21,690 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 23,177 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 24,042 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 23,709 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1790–1960[5] 1900–1990[6] 1990–2000[7] 2010[8] 2020[9] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 22,871 | 21,870 | 95.13% | 92.24% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 456 | 436 | 1.90% | 1.84% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 37 | 49 | 0.15% | 0.21% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 71 | 115 | 0.30% | 0.49% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 7 | 8 | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 6 | 40 | 0.02% | 0.17% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 221 | 694 | 0.92% | 2.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 373 | 497 | 1.55% | 2.10% |
| Total | 24,042 | 23,709 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 23,709. The median age was 46.4 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.4 males age 18 and over.[10][11]
20.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 80.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 9,866 households in the county, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 25.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 11,751 housing units, of which 16.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.8% were owner-occupied and 28.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.6%.[10]
As of thecensus[13] of 2000, there were 23,177 people, 9,305 households, and 6,634 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 74 people per square mile (29 people/km2). There were 10,557 housing units at an average density of 34 units per square mile (13 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.65%White, 2.61%Black orAfrican American, 0.15%Native American, 0.24%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 0.48% fromother races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 9,305 households, out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% weremarried couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% 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 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,359, and the median income for a family was $39,005. Males had a median income of $27,199 versus $19,821 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $16,321. About 10.10% of families and 12.50% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 14.70% of those age 65 or over.
Page County has a total of 8 public schools: 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 high schools.[14]
| High Schools | Middle Schools | Elementary Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Luray | Luray | Luray |
| Springfield | ||
| Page County | Page County | Shenandoah |
| Stanley |
In addition to the public schools, Page County has a Technical Center with programs in:
Laurel Ridge Community College's Luray-Page County Center is located in Luray, which providescollege andworkforce development classes. Jenkins Hall features more than 13,000 square feet of educational space, includingclassrooms,science and health labs, a trades lab,student commons, and administrative offices.
The college in Luray is a satellite site for aphysical therapy assistant degree program, plusphlebotomy, medical office assistant,HVAC, andheavy equipment operator classes.[16]
Students can earn anAssociate Degree in many different subjects, or can takegeneral education classes to transfer into afour-year university.
Since 1940, Page County has been a stronghold for the Republican Party in presidential elections.
The Page County Board of Supervisors has six members, one from each voting district and one at-large chairman.
| Name | Party | District | |
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| Keith Weakley, Chairman | Rep | At-Large | |
| D. Keith Guzy Jr. | Rep | District 1 - West Luray | |
| Allen Louderback | Rep | District 2 - East Luray | |
| Ryan Cubbage | Rep | District 3 - Marksville | |
| Vacant | TBD | District 4 - Newport | |
| Jeff Vaughan | Rep | District 5 - Shenandoah |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1912 | 340 | 27.94% | 703 | 57.76% | 174 | 14.30% |
| 1916 | 613 | 41.50% | 842 | 57.01% | 22 | 1.49% |
| 1920 | 1,126 | 56.81% | 846 | 42.68% | 10 | 0.50% |
| 1924 | 885 | 43.02% | 1,015 | 49.34% | 157 | 7.63% |
| 1928 | 1,580 | 60.65% | 1,025 | 39.35% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1932 | 1,261 | 39.93% | 1,851 | 58.61% | 46 | 1.46% |
| 1936 | 1,551 | 45.00% | 1,888 | 54.77% | 8 | 0.23% |
| 1940 | 1,630 | 50.36% | 1,596 | 49.30% | 11 | 0.34% |
| 1944 | 2,574 | 60.79% | 1,653 | 39.04% | 7 | 0.17% |
| 1948 | 2,236 | 55.14% | 1,611 | 39.73% | 208 | 5.13% |
| 1952 | 2,649 | 64.59% | 1,441 | 35.14% | 11 | 0.27% |
| 1956 | 2,372 | 62.73% | 1,358 | 35.92% | 51 | 1.35% |
| 1960 | 2,708 | 62.53% | 1,608 | 37.13% | 15 | 0.35% |
| 1964 | 2,804 | 51.74% | 2,606 | 48.09% | 9 | 0.17% |
| 1968 | 3,667 | 53.93% | 2,125 | 31.25% | 1,008 | 14.82% |
| 1972 | 4,326 | 72.34% | 1,585 | 26.51% | 69 | 1.15% |
| 1976 | 3,780 | 51.52% | 3,401 | 46.35% | 156 | 2.13% |
| 1980 | 4,297 | 60.20% | 2,607 | 36.52% | 234 | 3.28% |
| 1984 | 5,021 | 66.78% | 2,437 | 32.41% | 61 | 0.81% |
| 1988 | 5,013 | 66.18% | 2,499 | 32.99% | 63 | 0.83% |
| 1992 | 4,203 | 49.68% | 3,010 | 35.58% | 1,247 | 14.74% |
| 1996 | 3,876 | 51.83% | 2,868 | 38.35% | 735 | 9.83% |
| 2000 | 5,089 | 63.64% | 2,726 | 34.09% | 181 | 2.26% |
| 2004 | 6,221 | 64.78% | 3,324 | 34.61% | 58 | 0.60% |
| 2008 | 6,041 | 58.15% | 4,235 | 40.76% | 113 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 6,344 | 62.03% | 3,724 | 36.41% | 160 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 7,831 | 72.91% | 2,514 | 23.41% | 395 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 9,345 | 74.68% | 3,007 | 24.03% | 162 | 1.29% |
| 2024 | 10,123 | 76.39% | 2,976 | 22.46% | 152 | 1.15% |
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