Bacons Castle district, Virginia
Bacons Castle district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bacons Castle district is a geographic entity located in Surry County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 809. The land area covers 50.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 809 | ±186 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 61.3 yrs | ±11.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 380 | ±100 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 476 | ±104 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 380 | ±100 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 96 | ±75 |
| Median Home Value | $306,800 | ±$44,946 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | ±$906 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,227 | ±$23,318 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,645 | ±$6,048 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | ±9.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 91 | ±77 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±7.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 283 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.9% | ±10.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,579 (2024)
ID: 136018
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 65, SURRY VA 23883-0065
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hayes, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Carrollton, VA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | N | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Yorktown, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Newport News, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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William & Mary
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College | 11.1 mi away | 200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23187-8795 |
7572214000
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SURRY BRANCH
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 270 COLONIAL TRAIL EAST, SURRY, VA, 23883 |
(757) 294-3949
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Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia
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College Vocational | 11.1 mi away | 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 23608-5532 |
7578741300
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SMITHFIELD BRANCH
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 255 JAMES STREET, SMITHFIELD, VA, 23430 |
(757) 357-2264
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Centura College-Newport News
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College Vocational | 11.8 mi away | 616 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News, VA, 23608 |
7578742121
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VIRGIL I. GRISSOM LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 366 DESHAZOR DRIVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23608 |
(757) 369-3190
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Empire Beauty School-Newport News
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College Vocational | 12.4 mi away | 12365 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA, 23602-6958 |
8009204593
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WILLIAMSBURG LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 515 SCOTLAND STREET, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185 |
(757) 741-3300
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Christopher Newport University
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College | 13.3 mi away | 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606-3072 |
7575947000
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YORKTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 8500 GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, YORKTOWN, VA, 23692 |
(757) 890-5209
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEWPORT NEWS INTL AP, VA US, located 13.1 miles from Bacons Castle district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.0° | 30.6° | 39.8° | 3.05" | — |
| February | 52.5° | 31.8° | 42.2° | 2.58" | — |
| March | 59.1° | 38.0° | 48.5° | 3.35" | — |
| April | 69.6° | 47.2° | 58.4° | 3.08" | — |
| May | 77.2° | 56.1° | 66.7° | 3.66" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 64.5° | 74.6° | 4.07" | — |
| July | 88.2° | 70.3° | 79.2° | 4.69" | — |
| August | 86.6° | 68.1° | 77.3° | 5.36" | — |
| September | 80.9° | 62.6° | 71.7° | 4.95" | — |
| October | 71.3° | 51.4° | 61.4° | 4.16" | — |
| November | 61.2° | 40.2° | 50.7° | 3.00" | — |
| December | 53.3° | 33.5° | 43.4° | 3.19" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Surry town | Town | 6.0 mi | — |
| Scotland CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Williamsburg city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| Smithfield town | Town | 11.4 mi | — |
| Newport News city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5118190136. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.