Deerfield, Virginia

Deerfield, Virginia
Deerfield, Virginia
Coordinates: 38°11′44″N 79°24′38″W / 38.19556°N 79.41056°W / 38.19556; -79.41056
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyAugusta
Area
 • Total
3.3 sq mi (9 km2)
Elevation
1,742 ft (531 m)
Population
 • Total
110
 • Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code51-21872
GNIS feature ID2584836

Deerfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 132.[1] It has a very low population density, as it is a small unincorporated rural area. The Deerfield mall is the main store of the town. Deerfield consists of farms, hunting areas, old plantation houses, and scenic views of the mountains. Deer, bear, and other forms of wildlife fill the area. Deerfield has its own post office, fire department, rescue squad, dump, and a historic school house. Students who live in Deerfield attend Churchville Elementary School, Buffalo Gap Middle School, and Buffalo Gap High School.

The Deerfield School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010132
2020110−16.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
2010[4] 2020[5]

Deerfield was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

References

  1. ^ Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data). Archived 2012-07-11 at archive.today Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Virginia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Deerfield CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Deerfield, Virginia