Dickenson County, Virginia
Dickenson County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Dickenson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,903 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,078 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clintwood. The county was created 145 years ago in 1879.
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Quick Facts about Dickenson County
Population : | 14,078 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
Different from : | Dickinson County, Dickinson County, Dickson County, Dickinson County |
Area : | 864 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
Named for : | William J. Dickenson |
Altitude : | 1,640 feet / 500 meters |
Capital : | Clintwood |
Establishment : | January 01, 1880 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 2/15/2025 - 12:26:44 AM |
Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -12.96% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Dickenson County is located at 37°7'33"N 82°21'1"W (37.1257400, -82.3503500). It has 3 neighbors: Russell County, Pike County and Buchanan County.
Dickenson County map
Dickenson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickenson County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Clintwood | 1,264 | Town of the United States |
Haysi | 460 | Town of the United States |
Clinchco | 289 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Dickenson County
Dickenson County has 3 neighbours.
- Russell County county in Virginia, United States
- Pike County county in Kentucky, United States
- Buchanan County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dickenson County decreased by 12.96% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 15,903 | - | census |
2011 | 15,779 | -0.79% | estimation process |
2012 | 15,707 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2013 | 15,526 | -1.17% | estimation process |
2014 | 15,344 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 15,201 | -0.94% | estimation process |
2016 | 15,014 | -1.25% | estimation process |
2017 | 14,722 | -1.98% | estimation process |
2018 | 14,526 | -1.35% | estimation process |
2019 | 14,318 | -1.45% | estimation process |
2020 | 14,078 | -1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Dickenson County (1)
American singer Carter Stanley was born in Dickenson County
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |