Vinton, Virginia
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About
Vinton is a city located in the county of Roanoke in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,098 and a population density of 648 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,128 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Vinton
| Population | 8,128 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Postal code | 52349 |
| Phone Area Codes | 319 |
| Area | 12.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2810,-79.8970 |
| Altitude | 787 feet / 240 meters |
| Capital city | Vinton is capital of Benton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:37:17 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 650 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Vinton is located at 37°16'51"N 79°53'49"W (37.2809700, -79.8969800).
Vinton map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Vinton increased by 0.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,098 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,021 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,010 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,062 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,067 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,065 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,059 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,089 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,099 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,104 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,128 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Vinton
1Goode Park
Goode Park Rd, Vinton, VA 24179, United States View details
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2Vinton Love Sign
820 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Vinton
1Town of Vinton
311 S Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179 View details
Phone: +15409830607 | Website available
2Vinton Municipal Building
Vinton Municipal Building, 311 S Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179 View details
Phone: +15409830607 | Website available
People born in Vinton (14)
People born in Vinton, including geologist Bruce Charles Heezen, politician Albert C. Willford, baseball player and coach Bing Miller, .
More notable people
- Brad Seely (American football player and coach) he was born in 06/09/1956
- Bradford Knapp (University administrator) he was born in 24/12/1870
- Calvin Pearl Titus (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 22/09/1879
- Cato Sells (American government official) he was born in 06/10/1859
- Everett Warner (American painter (1877-1963)) he was born in 16/07/1877
- Jeff Streeter (American racing driver) he was born in 25/11/1979
- Jim Youel (American football player (1922-2020)) he was born in 13/02/1922
- Ralph Miller (American baseball player (1899-1967)) he was born in 14/01/1899
- Ruth U. Keeton (Maryland government leader) she was born in 01/01/1919
- Dan Boddicker (American politician) he was born in 18/11/1962
- Charles E. Loizeaux he was born in 22/01/1889
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Vinton, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231837 | Radford University-Carilion | Roanoke (VA) | 24013 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Vinton, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Vinton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vinton Post Office | Vinton (VA) | 24179 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Vinton, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 5,019 people.
- Vinton, Louisiana town in Louisiana with a population of 3,211 people.
- Vinton, Texas village in Texas with a population of 2,168 people.
- Vinton, Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 528 people.
Other cities in Roanoke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roanoke County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring | 24,922 | City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States |
| Hollins | 14,673 | City in Virginia, United States of America |
| Narrows | 2,171 | Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Vinton distances to largest Virginia cities