Breaks
Census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia
Breaks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buchanan County, Virginia, with 144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,476 ft (450 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkhorn City, 4.3 miles W.
- 144residents (2020 Census)
- 1,476 ftelevation · 450 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 24607ZIP code
About Breaks
Breaks is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located mostly in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. A small portion of the CDP is in Dickenson County. Breaks is located very close to the Kentucky border and is east of Breaks Interstate Park. Breaks gets its name in reference to the "break" in Pine Mountain, a mountain range that spans the Kentucky-Virginia border and ends near the community of Breaks. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 144.
It was in Breaks that U.S. Senator George Allen referred to S. R. Sidarth, an Indian-American volunteer for the Jim Webb campaign, using the slur "macaca". The incident created a controversy that gained national attention.
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Living in Breaks
- Median household income
- $125,938
- Median home value
- $46,100
- Median age
- 59
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Breaks had 144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Breaks at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 144 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.33 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3004° N, 82.2791° W |
| ZIP code | 24607 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5109400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Breaks
- Elkhorn City, KY4.3 mi W
- Haysi5.9 mi S
- Big Rock6.2 mi NE
- Grundy10.4 mi E
- Clinchco10.7 mi S
- Vansant11.4 mi E
- Clintwood14.2 mi SW
- Phelps, KY15.8 mi NE
- Virgie, KY16.8 mi W
- Pikeville, KY18.3 mi NW
- Freeburn, KY19.4 mi N
- Pound21.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Breaks
What county is Breaks in?
Breaks is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
What is the population of Breaks, VA?
144 people lived in Breaks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Breaks, VA?
The ZIP code of Breaks is 24607.
What is the elevation of Breaks?
1,476 feet (450 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Breaks?
Elkhorn City (4.3 mi), Haysi (5.9 mi), Big Rock (6.2 mi), Grundy (10.4 mi), Clinchco (10.7 mi).
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