Claremont
Town in Surry County, Virginia
Claremont is a town in Surry County, Virginia, with 305 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Surry, 9.6 miles SE.
- 305residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 120 / sq mipopulation density
- 23899ZIP code
About Claremont
Claremont is an incorporated town in Surry County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Claremont had a population of 305. A granite marker is a memorial to British settlers' arrival in the area. It received its name during the colonial era from the royal residence in Surry Shire in England. The town was incorporated in 1886, had a port on the James River, and gained railroad service as a terminus for a while before being abandoned. Claremont was home to the Temperance, Industrial, and Collegiate Institute, a school for African Americans founded by Ph.D. John J Smallwood, who was formerly enslaved in N.C. The area includes a historical marker commemorating the institution.
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Living in Claremont
- Median household income
- $58,542
- Median home value
- $178,800
- Median rent
- $990/mo
- Median age
- 61.3
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Claremont had 305 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 305 |
|---|---|
| Density | 120 per sq mi (46 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Claremont at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Surry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 305 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2273° N, 76.9666° W |
| ZIP code | 23899 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5116880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Claremont
- Surry9.6 mi SE
- Scotland9.9 mi E
- Charles City9.9 mi NW
- Dendron13.4 mi S
- Williamsburg14.5 mi E
- Waverly15.1 mi SW
- Disputanta15.9 mi SW
- Prince George16.6 mi W
- Wakefield17.9 mi S
- Hopewell18.8 mi W
- Rushmere19.5 mi SE
- New Kent19.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Claremont
What county is Claremont in?
Claremont is in Surry County, Virginia.
What is the population of Claremont, VA?
305 people lived in Claremont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Claremont, VA?
The ZIP code of Claremont is 23899.
What is the elevation of Claremont?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Claremont?
Surry (9.6 mi), Scotland (9.9 mi), Charles City (9.9 mi), Dendron (13.4 mi), Williamsburg (14.5 mi).
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