Altavista
Town in Campbell County, Virginia
Altavista is a town in Campbell County, Virginia, with 3,378 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 548 ft (167 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hurt, 2.2 miles SW.
- 3,378residents (2020 Census)
- 548 ftelevation · 167 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 642 / sq mipopulation density
- 24517ZIP code
About Altavista
Altavista is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The town is in the Lynchburg Metropolitan Area, with a population of 3,378 in the 2020 census. It was founded in 1907 by John Edward Lane and Henry L. Lane of the Lane Company, and was chartered in September 1912.
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Living in Altavista
- Median household income
- $51,349
- Median home value
- $142,900
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Altavista had 3,378 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,378 |
|---|---|
| Density | 642 per sq mi (248 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altavista at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Campbell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,378 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.26 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1236° N, 79.2833° W |
| ZIP code | 24517 |
| Official website | ci.altavista.va.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5101528 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altavista
- Hurt2.2 mi SW
- Motley5.4 mi SW
- Gretna12.8 mi S
- Timberlake13.5 mi N
- Rustburg14.4 mi NE
- Forest17.4 mi N
- Moneta18.7 mi W
- Brookneal18.9 mi E
- Bedford19.6 mi NW
- Lynchburg19.6 mi N
- North Shore20.1 mi W
- Penhook21.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Altavista
What county is Altavista in?
Altavista is in Campbell County, Virginia.
What is the population of Altavista, VA?
3,378 people lived in Altavista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altavista, VA?
The ZIP code of Altavista is 24517.
What is the elevation of Altavista?
548 feet (167 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altavista?
Hurt (2.2 mi), Motley (5.4 mi), Gretna (12.8 mi), Timberlake (13.5 mi), Rustburg (14.4 mi).
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