Troutdale, Virginia | |
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 Post office and bank | |
 Location of Troutdale, Virginia | |
| Coordinates:36°42′3″N81°26′41″W / 36.70083°N 81.44472°W /36.70083; -81.44472 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 140 |
• Estimate (2021)[2] | 140 |
| • Density | 53.1/sq mi (20.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24378 |
| Area code | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-79456[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391451[4] |
Troutdale is a town inGrayson County,Virginia, United States.[4] The population was 140 at the2020 census.[2]
Troutdale is located at36°42′3″N81°26′41″W / 36.70083°N 81.44472°W /36.70083; -81.44472 (36.700963, -81.444823).[5]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 km2), all land.
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Troutdale has amarine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[6]
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.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1910 | 431 | — | |
| 1920 | 636 | 47.6% | |
| 1930 | 357 | −43.9% | |
| 1940 | 334 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 250 | −25.1% | |
| 1960 | 273 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 209 | −23.4% | |
| 1980 | 248 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 196 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,230 | 527.6% | |
| 2010 | 178 | −85.5% | |
| 2020 | 140 | −21.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 140 | [2] | 0.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
The original2000 census listed Troutdale with a population of 1,230, a very sharp increase from 192 in1990. 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 ofWise County's correctional facilities were counted as Troutdale residents.census revision
As of thecensus[3] of 2000, there were 1,230 people, 79 households, and 56 families living in the town. Thepopulation 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% fromother races, and 0.08% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino 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% weremarried 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. Theper capita income for the town was $18,139. About 3.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.
The Troutdale Fire Department sponsors "Troutdale Days" on the second Saturday of August each year, including a parade, contests, entertainment, and food.
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