Dryden, VA is an unincorporated community located in the southwestern corner of Pittsylvania County with a population of 878 people. It is a small rural town, but its residents are full of pride for their local businesses, organizations and hometown spirit. There are several shops including Dollar General, Dryden Grocery, Dryden Hardware & Supply Co., as well as restaurants like Blueberry Hill Cafe & Bakery and the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. Year-round outdoor activities include swimming at the public pool, camping at Sandy Ridge Campground and fishing at Dryden Lake. The organization Dan River Basin Association hosts regular community events to promote water quality and stewardship throughout the year. Local sporting events include football games held every Friday night during the fall season at Chatham High School.
The population in Dryden is 878. There are 124 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dryden is 33.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dryden is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dryden
- 46.1% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 36.3% are married with children
- 6.4% have children, but are single
Race in Dryden
- 96.0% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander