Wyndham, Virginia

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Wyndham is a census-designated place (CDP) in the West End of Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. The population was 6,176 at the 2000 census.

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Since opening in 1991, Wyndham has become Richmond's fastest growing residential community. It is comprised of approximately 48 secure and private neighborhoods, with recreational amenities such as Otter Pond Park, a community park with soccer fields, volleyball and basketball courts, playground and Tot Lot, plus a scenic gazebo and amphitheater. The Wyndham Swim and Racquet Club is home to a neighborhood pool open during the summer months. The Dominion Club is a more upscale swim and racquet club. It houses two pools, a spacious clubhouse and a full 18 hole golf course.

Also within Wyndham is Millstone, a one street neighborhood that connects the two ends of Wyndham. Shady Grove Elementary School sits adjacent to Millstone, and most Wyndham children attend this school through grade 5.

In the middle of Wyndham sits Wyndham Lake, a 22-acre lake near Otter Pond Park. This man-made lake is a popular spot for fishing and walking or biking. It is also the location for Wyndham residents to meet for National Night Out.

The Chickahominy River also runs through Wyndham, but can only been seen if you walk the approximately two mile hiking trail that begins in Otter Pond Park and ends towards the back of Wyndham.

[edit] Geography

Wyndham is located at 37°41′51″N, 77°36′39″W (37.697475, -77.610871)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and has a 22-acre man-made lake stocked with fish.

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As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,176 people, 2,068 households, and 1,732 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 656.9/km² (1,702.0/mi²). There were 2,190 housing units at an average density of 232.9/km² (603.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.42% White, 2.66% African American, 0.10% Native American, 4.55% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 2,068 households out of which 55.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 35.7% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $113,723, and the median income for a family was $121,019. Males had a median income of $93,839 versus $44,911 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $43,195. About 0.8% of families and 0.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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The Greater Richmond Region
Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Neighborhoods

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Regional Divisions

The West End | The Fan | Downtown | Southside | North Side | Mechanicsville | The East End | Tri-Cities / Petersburg | Varina-Enon
Surrounding Counties:

Chesterfield | Hanover | Henrico | Goochland
Other Counties:

Amelia | Caroline | Charles City | Cumberland | Dinwiddie | King and Queen | King William | Louisa | New Kent | Powhatan | Prince George | Sussex
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