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| Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Enrollment | 116,419 | 5,688,687 |
| Where 4-H Participants Live | ||
| Farms | 6.0% | 12.0% |
| Towns/Rural with less than 10,000 population | 49.0% | 35.0% |
| Towns/Cities with 10,000 - 50,000 population | 9.0% | 22.0% |
| Suburbs & Cities over 50,000 population | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Male-Female Ratios | ||
| Females | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| Males | 48.0% | 48.0% |
| Age of Participants | ||
| Ages 5 to 8 | 18.3% | 35.0% |
| Pre-teen (9 to 11) | 56.6% | 42.0% |
| Early teens (12 & 13) | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Middle to upper teens (14 to 19) | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Youth from Minority Racial-Ethnic Groups | 28.4% | 28.0% |
| 4-H Volunteer Leaders Adults & Teen | 9,659 | 534,364 |
| 4-H Alumni | 1 out of 6 persons | 45,000,000 |
Through its six 4-H Educational Centers, Virginia 4-H has the third largest camping program in the nation. 16,834 4-H members participated in 165 camping sessions with 1,453 volunteer assistants.Projects related to Science & Technology, Healthy Lifestyle Education, Environmental Education, and Consumer & Family Sciences were the most popular this year.
In 1996, over 4,500 private partners contributed over $2,000,000 in support of 4-H programs at the state, district, and local levels.
4-H'ers!
Who are they and how do they participate in 4-H?
| PARTICIPATION | AGE | GEOGRAPHY |
|---|---|---|
| 24,448 youth were members of 1,063 4-H clubs. | 18.3% of Virginia 4-H members are between the ages of 5 and 8. | 6% of 4-H members live on farms. |
| 52,388 youth were involved in 4-H through 1,747 school enrichment units. | 56.6% are pre-teen, ages 9 to 11. | 49% live in towns and rural areas with less than 10,000 population. |
| 31,435 youth participated in 1,319 4-H special interest groups. | 17% are early-teens, ages 12 and 13. | 9% live in towns and cities of 10,000 to 50,000. |
| 4-H and overnight camping sessions involved 16,834 youth. | 8.1% are mid- to upper-teens, ages 14 to 19. | 36% live in suburbs or central cities with populations of over 50,000. |
52% of all 4-H'ers are girls and 48% are boys.
9,659 adults volunteer to help 4-H'ers "Make the Best Better."
1996-97 4-H Statistics
John E. Dooley
107 Hutcheson Hall
Virginia Tech (0419)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-6371
(published November 1997)