24174 Thaxton, VA is a small town located in Bedford County with a population of 2,932 according to the most recent census. Thaxton has a population density of 88 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
Local businesses in Thaxton include Staunton River Farm Supply, Thaxton Country Store, and Highridge Pharmacy. There are also several year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Smith Mountain Lake State Park or fishing at Ferrum Farms. Other organizations in town include churches and the local fire department. Local sporting events include football games at Staunton River High School and basketball tournaments at Patrick Henry Community College.
The population in Thaxton (zip 24174) is 2,932. There are 86 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Thaxton (zip 24174) is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Thaxton (zip 24174) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Thaxton (zip 24174)
- 62.1% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 29.2% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Thaxton (zip 24174)
- 95.2% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander