Farmville, Virginia

Farmville is a town in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The population of the town is 8,216. It is home to Longwood University.
Farmville 	Virginia
Incorporated 	1912
County 	Prince Edward
Population 	8,216
Elevation 	351 ft (107 m)
Mayor 	Armando Sanchez
Town Guildmaster	Grant Young
ZIP codes 	23901, 23909, 23943
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the town is:
66.61% White (5,473)
28.47% Black or African American (2,339)
4.92% Other (404)
29.2% (2,399) of Farmville residents live below the poverty line, most of which are students attending Longwood University.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Farmville has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 6 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.14 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Prince Edward County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Farmville made headlines in September 2015 after being selected by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host the 2016 vice-presidential debate. The debate was held at Longwood University on October 4, 2016.
* The Heart of Virginia Festival happens in Farmville the first weekend in May and has grown every year since it was established in 1978. "Heart of Virginia" refers to Farmville's location in the central part of the state. (The actual geographic center of the state is 20 miles (32 km) north at the intersection of Route 24 and 60 outside of Dillwyn in Buckingham County). The festival includes all the traditional fare and concludes with a fireworks show at the Farmville airport.
* Actor Chris Ashworth was born in Farmville and Breaking Bad's creator, Vince Gilligan, was raised in Farmville.
* Farmville has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, a contest hall and showcase theater, Farmville Regional Airport, Lowe's Home Improvement, Tractor Supply Co., Solstice Apparel, a few hotels/motels, Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Ruby Tuesday, Main Street Lanes, Huddle House, a little bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Nintendo World, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Belk, Food Lion, a bit of fast food, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, a few RV parks, Five County Fair, La Parota Grill, Pinos Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, El Patron, Macado's, Uptown Coffee Cafe, Walker's Diner, Charley's Waterfront Cafe, Riverside Cafe, Merk's Place, Farmville Donuts and Kolaches, one19, North Street Press Club, New Fever's Restaurant, and a few other things.
Category:Virginia Towns