Suffolk, Virginia
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| Suffolk, Virginia | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Virginia | ||
| County | Independent City | ||
| Founded | 1742 | ||
| Mayor | Linda T. Johnson | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 1,111.3 km² (429.1 sq mi) | ||
| - Land | 1,036.0 km² (400.0 sq mi) | ||
| - Water | 75.2 km² (29.0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 11 m (39 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| - City (2005) | 78,994 | ||
| - Density | 61.5/km² (159.2/sq mi) | ||
| - Metro | 1,645,015 | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| Website: http://www.suffolk.va.us/ | |||
Suffolk is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads area of eastern Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 63,677. A more recent 2005 census shows that the city's population has grown to 81,039.
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[edit] History
See article History of Suffolk, Virginia
In 1974, the city was created from the former town of Suffolk, the unincorporated communities of Holland, Virginia and Whaleyville, and the independent City of Nansemond which was itself created from the former Nansemond County only two years earlier, creating the largest geographic city in Virginia.
[edit] Geography
Suffolk is located at (36.741347, -76.609881)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1,111.3 km² (429.1 mi²). 1,036.0 km² (400.0 mi²) of it is land and 75.2 km² (29.0 mi²) of it (6.77%) is water.
Part of the Great Dismal Swamp is located in Suffolk.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 63,677 people, 23,283 households, and 17,718 families residing in the city. The population density was 61.5/km² (159.2/mi²). There were 24,704 housing units at an average density of 23.8/km² (61.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.82% White, 43.53% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.
There were 23,283 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,115, and the median income for a family was $47,342. Males had a median income of $35,852 versus $23,777 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,836. About 10.8% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Adjacent Counties and Cities
- City of Chesapeake
- City of Portsmouth
- City of Newport News
- City of Franklin
- Isle of Wight County
- Southampton County
[edit] Communities
- Belleville: the home of the Church of God and Saints of Christ.
- Chuckatuck
- Driver
- Holland
- Whaleyville
- Downtown
- Atlanta: This borough is basically Factory St. and those streets branching off of it. It is closest to the South Suffolk community and is separated by a set of railroad tracks. Even though it is spelled like the metropolis in Georgia, in Suffolk, most pronounce it as "Eye-lanta". Also called "Orlando"
- South Suffolk
- Saratoga
- Boston
- Williamstown
- Hollywood: one of the many middle class African-American neighborhoods in the city.
- Jericho
- Harbour View: Large planned development in the Northeastern quandrant of the city.
- College Square
- East Suffolk Gardens: one of many middle class African-American neighborhoods in the city.
[edit] Economy
Suffolk Virginia is also the "birthplace" of Mr. Peanut, Planters Peanuts mascot.
Large Employers in the City of Suffolk include Unilever (Lipton Tea), Planters Peanuts, Wal-Mart, Target, and QVCand major modeling and simulation companies; Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
In 2002, the new Obici hospital was completed and dedicated.
Each year in the fall Suffolk holds its annual Peanut Fest; the 2005 Peanut Fest will be the 28th since its inception.
[edit] Sister cities
Suffolk has one sister city:<ref>Sister Cities designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI). Retrieved June 6, 2006.</ref>
[edit] See also
[edit] References
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[edit] External links
- Suffolk City Webpage
- Suffolk City Charter
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
- Suffolk, Virginia Census Quick Facts
- Peanut Fest
- Obici Hospital
| Image:Hampton roads flag.gif | |
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| Middle Peninsula: | |
| Virginia Peninsula: |
Hampton | James City County | Newport News | Poquoson | Williamsburg | York County |
| South Hampton Roads: |
Chesapeake | Isle of Wight County | Norfolk | Portsmouth | Suffolk | Surry County | Virginia Beach |
| Northeast North Carolina: |
