BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA

'Berryville' is an incorporated town in Clarke County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,963 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clarke County.

Contents
Geography
Demographics
Notable buildings or structures in Berryville
Notable people born or raised here

Geography


Location of Berryville, Virginia

Berryville is located at 39.151 North latitude and 77.982 West longitude. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²), all land.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there were 2,963 people, 1,239 households, and 783 families residing in the town. The population density was 635.6/km² (1,648.3/mi²). There were 1,312 housing units at an average density of 281.4/km² (729.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 84.54% White, 13.60% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.
There were 1,239 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,871, and the median income for a family was $52,176. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $26,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,337. About 4.1% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable buildings or structures in Berryville



Clarke County High School (Virginia)

Holy Cross Abbey - Trappist monastery.

Soldier's Rest - 1769
Soldier's Rest

Notable people born or raised here



James Noble-First US Senator for Indiana.

Noah Noble-His brother and an Whig Party (United States) governor for Indiana.

Lloyd Williams-Purple Heart honoree who died in World War I.

Drew Gilpin Faust-President of Harvard University.

Brian F. O'Leary-bassist for Detained

Harry F. Byrd-Governor and Senator, had a home here

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