Cheriton is a town in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 486 at the 2020 census. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on March 2, 2012.
Geography
Cheriton is located at (37.289443, −75.968201). It is situated along U.S. Route 13 at its junction with State Route 184.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.7 km), of which 1.0 square mile (2.7 km) is land and 0.96% is water.
Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 499 people, 219 households, and 134 families living in the town. The population density was 485.8 people per square mile (187.1/km). There were 239 housing units at an average density of 232.7 per square mile (89.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 71.14% White, 27.45% African American, 1.00% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60%.
- Henry Wise Jr., Tuskegee Airman and physician, born in Cheriton.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cheriton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.