Virgie
Census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky
Virgie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pike County, Kentucky, with 274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 902 ft (275 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheelwright, 7.5 miles W.
- 274residents (2020 Census)
- 902 ftelevation · 275 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 268 / sq mipopulation density
- 41538ZIP code
About Virgie
Virgie is a Census-designated place (CDP) located along Kentucky Route 1469 in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. Virgie's post office was established as Clintwood on April 3, 1890, with James M. Damron as postmaster. It was later renamed "Virgie" after the daughter of local resident, W.O.B. Ratliff, who was a lawyer and lumber dealer in Pikeville.
The 2020 United States census reported Virgie's population was 274.
In recent years, Virgie has gained some popularity from the musician Tyler Childers' song, "Follow you to Virgie", as the setting of the song's story.
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- Median home value
- $209,200
- Median age
- 32.7
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Virgie had 274 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 274 |
|---|---|
| Density | 268 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Virgie at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Pike County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 274 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3323° N, 82.5824° W |
| ZIP code | 41538 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2179860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Virgie
- Wheelwright7.5 mi W
- McRoberts9.0 mi SW
- Pikeville10.4 mi N
- Fleming-Neon11.4 mi SW
- Jenkins11.4 mi S
- McDowell11.9 mi NW
- Elkhorn City12.7 mi E
- Payne Gap13.7 mi S
- Coal Run Village13.9 mi N
- Clintwood, VA14.1 mi SE
- Pound, VA14.3 mi S
- Wayland14.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Virgie
What county is Virgie in?
Virgie is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Virgie, KY?
274 people lived in Virgie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Virgie, KY?
The ZIP code of Virgie is 41538.
What is the elevation of Virgie?
902 feet (275 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Virgie?
Wheelwright (7.5 mi), McRoberts (9.0 mi), Pikeville (10.4 mi), Fleming-Neon (11.4 mi), Jenkins (11.4 mi).
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