District 5, Virginia
District 5 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 5 is a geographic entity located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,051. The land area covers 171.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,051 | ±767 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,319 | ±263 | 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 | 2,605 | ±266 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,319 | ±263 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 286 | ±128 |
| Median Home Value | $275,900 | ±$49,225 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,083 | ±$265 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,716 | ±$14,175 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,677 | ±$5,802 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 803 | ±352 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,857 | ±441 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±4.6% |
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: 28,576 (2024)
ID: 176676
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO DRAWER 70, DINWIDDIE VA 23841-0070
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dinwiddie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dinwiddie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dinwiddie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ettrick, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Chesterfield, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Church Road, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alberta, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dinwiddie, 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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Richard Bland College
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College | 18.0 mi away | 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA, 23805-7100 |
8048626100
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MCKENNEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 20916 OLD SCHOOL ROAD, MCKENNEY, VA, 23872 |
(804) 458-6329
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Southside Virginia Community College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA, 23821 |
8882207822
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DINWIDDIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 14103 BOYDTON PLANK ROAD, DINWIDDIE C.H., VA, 23841 |
(804) 458-6329
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Virginia State University
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College | 20.2 mi away | 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA, 23806 |
8045245000
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ROHOIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 7301-A BOYDTON PLANK ROAD, PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 458-6329
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Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 20.6 mi away | 102 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3245 |
8047333337
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CARSON DEPOT LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 16101 HALLIGAN PARK ROAD, CARSON, VA, 23830 |
(804) 458-6329
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Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
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College Vocational | 21.6 mi away | 1024 East Washington Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3508 |
8047323040
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BLACKSTONE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 415 S. MAIN ST., BLACKSTONE, VA, 23824 |
(434) 292-3587
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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 FT PICKETT, VA US, located 14.1 miles from District 5. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.2° | 26.5° | 37.4° | 3.74" | 1.5" |
| February | 51.9° | 28.2° | 40.0° | 2.86" | 0.6" |
| March | 59.2° | 35.0° | 47.1° | 4.12" | 0.4" |
| April | 69.8° | 44.1° | 56.9° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.7° | 54.4° | 65.5° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 63.1° | 73.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.7° | 67.8° | 77.8° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.9° | 66.1° | 76.0° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 59.3° | 69.8° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.4° | 46.5° | 58.5° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| November | 60.4° | 35.8° | 48.1° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.6° | 29.7° | 40.6° | 3.75" | 0.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenney town | Town | 4.0 mi | — |
| Dinwiddie CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Warfield CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
| Alberta town | Town | 16.7 mi | — |
| Stony Creek town | Town | 17.1 mi | — |
| Blackstone town | Town | 17.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5105391822. • 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.