Gwynn, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 602.
Males: 278  (46.3%)
Females: 324  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

53.0 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 23064, 23066.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,807
Gwynn:

$77,807
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,162

Gwynn CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $383,027
Gwynn:

$383,027
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $421,470; detached houses: $422,966
March 2022 cost of living index in Gwynn: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (47.2%), English (16.7%), European (15.7%), Irish (14.7%), Scottish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 6 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Newport News, VA (31.8 miles , pop. 180,150).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (42.8 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (183.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Deltaville, VA (2.1 miles ),
Mathews, VA (2.2 miles ),
White Stone, VA (3.4 miles ),
Irvington, VA (3.6 miles ),
Gloucester Courthouse, VA (3.8 miles ),
Kilmarnock, VA (3.9 miles ),
Urbanna, VA (4.3 miles ),
Saluda, VA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 37.50 N, Longitude: 76.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 804

Distribution of median household income in Gwynn, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gwynn, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Virginia:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Gwynn-area historical tornado activity is near Virginia state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the Gwynn place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1986, a category F3 tornado 35.9 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gwynn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.7 miles away from Gwynn center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 96.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 100.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 95.5 miles away from Gwynn center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 274.8 miles away from Gwynn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mathews County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gwynn:

  • RAPPAHANNOCK WESTMINSTER CANTE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; IRVINGTON, VA)
  • FRANCIS N SANDERS NURSING HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GLOUCESTER, VA)
  • RAPPAHANNOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; KILMARNOCK, VA)
  • WALTER REED CONVALESCENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; GLOUCESTER, VA)
  • LANCASHIRE CONVALESCENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KILMARNOCK, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gwynn:

  • College of William and Mary (about 29 miles; Williamsburg, VA; Full-time enrollment: 7,617)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 32 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 33 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)
  • Hampton University (about 34 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Old Dominion University (about 43 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 46 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
  • Norfolk State University (about 46 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)

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Notable locations in Gwynn: Milford Landing Boat Ramp (A), Grimstead Landing Boat Ramp (B), Milford Landing (C), Callis Wharf (D), Gwynn Island Landing (E), Mathews Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Gwynn: Shiloh Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Gwynns Island Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Kibble Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Wharf Creek (A), Hills Creek (B), Edwards Creek (C), Barn Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Mathews County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.0%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Gwynn:

Marital status in Gwynn, VA
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gwynn:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Virginia average:

12.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gwynn, VA (based on Mathews County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,49512
Mainline Protestant2,06512
Catholic2631
Other--
None4,155-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Mathews County:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Mathews County:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

8.85 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Mathews County:

11.0%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Mathews County:

27.7%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mathews County:

20.8%
Virginia:

18.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gwynn:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WNIS (790 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gwynn:

  • WXEZ (94.1 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSRV (92.3 FM; DELTAVILLE, VA; Owner: BULLSEYE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNDJ (104.9 FM; WHITE STONE, VA; Owner: WINDMILL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WROX-FM (96.1 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • WXGM-FM (99.1 FM; GLOUCESTER, VA; Owner: WXGM, INC.)
  • WKWI (101.7 FM; KILMARNOCK, VA; Owner: BUFFALO BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WAZP (90.7 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION)
  • WEXM (106.1 FM; EXMORE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WYCS (91.5 FM; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gwynn:

  • WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WYSJ-CA (Channel 31; YORKTOWN, VA; Owner: JBS, INC.)

Gwynn fatal accident list:

Aug 12, 2017 01:09 PM, Cr-633, Lat: 37.499400, Lon: -76.295611, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.3mTotal length
  • $300,000Total costs
  • 1,877Total average daily traffic
  • 56Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,065Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Drawbridge On Rt 223 Across Milford Haven (Lat: 37.488472 Lon: -76.309389), Type: Tower, Overall height: 0 m, Call Sign: WHW286,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.650 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2015, Expiration Date: 01/04/2026, Registrant: Va Dept. Of Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street, Equip. Division, Richmond, VA 23219, Phone: (804) 489-6545, Fax: (804) 236-3609, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KI4YTU, Licensee ID: L01315002, Grant Date: 05/09/2018, Expiration Date: 08/16/2027, Certifier: Julie C Wine, Registrant: Julie C Wine, 336 Gum Thicket Rd, Gwynn, VA 23066


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1139P, N1139P, N-1139P, Serial Number: 24-1153, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 04/19/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Robert A Bieler, Po Box 157, Gwynn, VA 23066

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gwynn, VA
  • 91.2%Electricity
  • 8.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gwynn, VA
  • 60.4%Wood
  • 39.6%Electricity


Gwynn compared to Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Gwynn on our top lists:

  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
  • #25 (23064) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of English first ancestries"
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