Bassett, Virginia
Location of Bassett, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°45′36″N 79°59′12″W / 36.76, -79.98667
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Henry
Area
- Total	3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
- Land	3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	1,338
- Density	379.5/sq mi (146.5/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	24055
Area code(s)	276
FIPS code	51-04872[1]
GNIS feature ID	1488909[2]

Bassett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,338 at the 2000 census. The town was founded along a rail line by the same family that later started Bassett Furniture. Bassett Furniture's headquarters have remained in Bassett, Va., since it began in 1902. A few miles outside of Bassett is Billy's Flea Market, which is home to frequent traditional music and dance shows in the traditions of the Blue Ridge area, as well as an annual Jamboree ^[3].

Geography

Bassett is located at 36°45′36″N, 79°59′12″W (36.759905, -79.986763)^[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 1,338 people, 530 households, and 338 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 379.5 people per square mile (146.3/km²). There were 601 housing units at an average density of 170.5/sq mi (65.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 72.94% White, 24.14% African American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.79% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.93% of the population.

There were 530 households out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,359, and the median income for a family was $34,940. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $17,868 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,651. About 13.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

• Fussell, Fred C. (2003). Blue Ridge Music Trails: Finding a Place in the Circle. North Carolina Folklife Institute. 080785459X. 

Note

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Fussell, pgs. 129 - 130
4. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

External links

• Bassett, Virginia is at coordinates 36°45′36″N 79°59′12″W / 36.759905, -79.986763 (Bassett, Virginia)Coordinates: 36°45′36″N 79°59′12″W / 36.759905, -79.986763 (Bassett, Virginia)

• Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren