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Axton, VA
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Living in Axton



Axton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 7,318 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Axton is the 93rd largest community in Virginia.

Of important note, Axton is also a town of artists. Axton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Axton’s character.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Axton is worth considering.

The percentage of people in Axton with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 11.75% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Axton in 2018 was $23,413, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $93,652 for a family of four. However, Axton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Axton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Axton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Axton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Axton include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and French.

The most common language spoken in Axton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.


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