Hollins, Virginia

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Hollins, Virginia
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Hollins, Virginia


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Virginia
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Roanoke, Botetourt

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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 22.5
area_land_km2 = 22.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 8.7
area_land_sq_mi = 8.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 14309
population_density_km2 = 637.2
population_density_sq_mi = 1650.3

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 339
elevation_ft = 1112
latd = 37 |latm = 20 |lats = 23 |latNS = N
longd = 79 |longm = 57 |longs = 11 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 24019
area_code = 540
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blank_info = 51-37880GR|2
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blank1_info = 1499567GR|3
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Hollins is a census-designated place (CDP) in Botetourt and Roanoke counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. Hollins covers much of the area known locally as "North County." The population was 14,309 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area is also the home of Hollins University.

Geography

Hollins is located at coor dms|37|20|23|N|79|57|11|W|city (37.339601, -79.953069)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.5 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 14,309 people, 5,722 households, and 3,782 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,650.3 people per square mile (637.2/km²). There were 5,947 housing units at an average density of 685.9/sq mi (264.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.68% White, 5.98% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 5,722 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 77.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,264, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $36,326 versus $25,599 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,984. About 1.9% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

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