Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Isle of Wight County: County in Virginia, United States

About

Isle of Wight County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,270 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,725 inhabitants. Its county seat is Isle of Wight. The county was created 390 years ago in 1633.

Isle of Wight County locator map
Location of Isle of Wight County on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Isle of Wight County

Population : 37,725 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
Area : 940 km2
Water as percent of area : 13%
Land as percent of area : 87%
Named for : Isle of Wight
Altitude : 75 feet / 23 meters
Capital : Isle of Wight
Establishment : January 01, 1634
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:25:09 (31st December 2024)
Density : 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.51% (2010-2020)
Isle of Wight Courthouse Isle of Wight VA image
Isle of Wight Courthouse Isle of Wight VA
Isle of Wight Courthouse Isle of Wight VA image
Isle of Wight Courthouse Isle of Wight VA image

Geography

Isle of Wight County is located at 36°54'24"N 76°42'33"W (36.9067300, -76.7091300). It has 5 neighbors: Franklin, Newport News, Southampton County, Suffolk and Surry County.

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Isle of Wight County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Isle of Wight County.

City Name Population Title
Smithfield 8,615 Town in Virginia
Rushmere 1,018 Census designated place

Isle of Wight County has 5 neighbours.

  • Franklin independent city in Virginia, United States
  • Newport News The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Newport News is known for its many naval bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mariners' Museum and the Virginia Living Museum.
  • Southampton County county in Virginia, United States
  • Suffolk The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia. It is located on the James River in southeastern Virginia. Suffolk is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Suffolk Museum and Cultural Center and the Suffolk Visitor Center.
  • Surry County county in Virginia, United States

Demographics

The population of Isle of Wight County increased by 6.51% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 35,270 - census
2011 35,296 0.07% estimation process
2012 35,343 0.13% estimation process
2013 35,526 0.52% estimation process
2014 35,865 0.95% estimation process
2015 36,159 0.81% estimation process
2016 36,326 0.46% estimation process
2017 36,571 0.67% estimation process
2018 36,972 1.08% estimation process
2019 37,109 0.37% estimation process
2020 37,725 1.63% estimation process

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People born in Isle of Wight County (9)

People born in Isle of Wight County, including politician Archibald Atkinson, politician Leopold Copeland Parker Cowper, politician Joel Holleman, .

List

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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