Question: The city that hosted the Virginia Renaissance Faire between 1996 and 1999 had a population of 24,286 in what census?

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Carver, Massachusetts: Carver is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.  The population was 11,509 at the 2010 census.  It is named for John Carver, the first governor of the Plymouth Colony.  The town features two popular tourist attractions: the Edaville USA theme park and King Richard's Faire, the largest and longest-running renaissance fair in New England.

Wentzville, Missouri: Wentzville is a city located in western St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.  As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 29,070.  2016 population estimates have placed the city's population at 37,395, making it the 17th largest city in Missouri.  Wentzville was the fastest growing city in Missouri between 2000 and 2010, and population estimates since 2010 indicate that Wentzville is likely to continue as the state's fastest growing city for a second consecutive decade.  As the site of the county fairgrounds, Wentzville hosts the annual St. Gerard County Parade (also known as the "Black Parade"), St. Lazlo Wentz Festival and the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire.

Renaissance Magazine: Renaissance Magazine is a glossy American magazine published bimonthly.  Each issue comprises approximately 90 pages, and includes articles about the contemporary renaissance faire experience, medieval and renaissance history, castles, heraldry, cooking, and interviews with key individuals in the renaissance fair industry.  It was founded in 1996 by "Lady Kimberly," a graduate of Yale University, and has its headquarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  The magazine is owned by Lionheart Entertainment LLC in Houston, Texas.

Virginia Renaissance Faire (1996-1999): The Virginia Renaissance Faire was a renaissance fair located in Fredericksburg, Virginia between 1996 and 1999.  It was run by Renaissance Entertainment Corporation (now called Renaissance Entertainment Productions), until it was closed after multiple seasons of operating at a loss at other renaissance faires owned by the company.  The volunteers and paid performers weren't notified until after the end of the 1999 run that it would not be returning.  It was reopened in 2002 by a group of volunteers from the closed Virginia Renaissance Faire called "Out Of The Woodwork Productions", in nearby Spotsylvania.  That Faire opens each year on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend each year and runs for five weekends at the Lake Anna Winery.  Today, the old site is overgrown, with many of the buildings still standing, though in poor repair.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: Bristol Renaissance Faire ("Bristol") is a Renaissance fair held in a Renaissance-themed park in the Village of Bristol, Wisconsin.  It recreates a visit of Queen Elizabeth I to the English port city of "Bristol" in the year 1574.  The faire runs for the nine weekends from early July through Labor Day.

Festival Park Iowa: Festival Park is a themed entertainment event center in Des Moines, Iowa with portions in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.  It is built to resembled an Old English Village with approximately 50 buildings, including a large castle facade.  It opened on Labor Day Weekend 2006 with the Des Moines Renaissance Faire, and has hosted other events such as an October Iowa Pumpkin Fest and Harvest Fair, a Country Music Wild West Music Fest, the Hollowood Film Festival, and in 2007 it was used for a Halloween event.  The facility is also used for weddings and corporate events.

Reedley, California: Reedley is a city in Fresno County, California, United States.  Reedley is located in the San Joaquin Valley, 22 mi east-southeast of Fresno, at an elevation of 348 ft .  The population at the 2010 census was .  Its chief economic source is agriculture, particularly fruit and vegetable cultivation.  The city dubs itself "The World's Fruit Basket".  Reedley holds many festivals year round.  The city of Reedley hosts the annual Reedley Fiesta in October, the Reedley Electrical Christmas Parade in December, the Reedley Street Faire in May, the Reedley Certified Farmers Market (Wednesday evening, in the summer), the Reedley Taste of the Town in September, and many other festivities to keep the residents and visitors busy and entertained.  Reedley is situated along the Kings River and in the summer, many local residents and visitors drive to Cricket Hollow Park and Reedley Beach.

Alabama Renaissance Faire: The Alabama Renaissance Faire is a Renaissance fair held annually in downtown Florence, Alabama, in Wilson Park.  The festival has been a celebration of Florence's "Renaissance City" identity since 1987, and averages between 30–40,000 participants every year.  Activities taking place during the fair include arts and crafts, magicians, historical event reenactments, and musical performances.  Some festival-goers attend while dressed in period clothing, and everyone is invited to do so.  The fair takes place yearly on the fourth weekend in October.  The event is free and charges no admission fees to the public.

New Castle Area School District: New Castle Area School District is a public school district located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.  The district serves the city of New Castle and Taylor Township.  New Castle Area School District encompasses approximately 13 sqmi .  According to 2007 local census data, it served a resident population of 26,464.  The 2010 census found the population declined to 24,286 people.  In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $13,801, while the median family income was $33,004.  In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.  In the school year 2007-08, New Castle Area School District reported providing basic educational services to 3,430 pupils through the employment of: 263 teachers, 234 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 17 administrators.  New Castle Area School District received more than $27.7 million in state funding in school year 2007-08.  In the 1960s the District operated eight elementary schools serving a population of 9,000 students.

Fredericksburg, Virginia: Fredericksburg is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Eastern United States.  As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,286, up from 19,279 at the 2000 census.  The city population was estimated at 28,118 in 2015.  The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce combines the city of Fredericksburg with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes.

Supporting paragraphs: Virginia Renaissance Faire (1996-1999) Fredericksburg, Virginia
Answer: the 2010 census