Richlands, Virginia
Richlands: Town in Virginia, USA
About
Richlands is a town located in the county of Tazewell in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,823 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,224 inhabitants.
The town was created 132 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Richlands
Population : | 5,224 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
County : | Tazewell County |
Postal code : | 24641 |
Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
Area : | 14.95 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,932 feet / 589 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1892 (132 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 01:27:05 (22nd December 2024) |
Density : | 350 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -11.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richlands is located at 37°5'35"N 81°47'37"W (37.0931700, -81.7937300).
Richlands map
- Official Website
Official website of Richlands
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Richlands decreased by 11.47% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 5,823 | - | census |
2011 | 5,775 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2012 | 5,714 | -1.07% | estimation process |
2013 | 5,682 | -0.56% | estimation process |
2014 | 5,597 | -1.52% | estimation process |
2015 | 5,526 | -1.28% | estimation process |
2016 | 5,456 | -1.28% | estimation process |
2017 | 5,355 | -1.89% | estimation process |
2018 | 5,294 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2019 | 5,234 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2020 | 5,224 | -0.19% | estimation process |
People born in Richlands (6)
People born in Richlands, including All-college football player, professional football player, tight end Heath Miller, politician Jim Moody, race car driver Mark Gibson, .
List
- Mike Compton (All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 18/09/1970
- Michael Hooker he was born in 01/01/1946
- John C. Tyson (African-American librarian) he was born in 04/08/1951
Schools in Richlands
College & universities near Richlands, VA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
233648 | Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
449922 | Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Oakwood (VA) | 24631 |
432348 | Appalachian School of Law | Grundy (VA) | 24614-2825 |
232025 | Emory & Henry College | Emory (VA) | 24327-0947 |
233903 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon (VA) | 24212-0828 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richlands, VA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Post offices near Richlands
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Richland Post Office | Richlands (VA) | 24641 |
Cedar Blu Post Office | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
Doran Post Office | Doran (VA) | 24612 |
Pounding Mill Post Office | Pounding Mill (VA) | 24637 |
Raven Post Office | Raven (VA) | 24639 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Richlands , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,718 people.
- Richlands , North Carolina township in Onslow County, North Carolina with a population of 1,689 people.
Other cities in Tazewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tazewell County , VA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Bluefield | 4,814 | Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States |
Tazewell | 4,113 | Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States |
Raven | 2,270 | Census-designated place in Russell and Tazewell counties in Virginia |
Claypool Hill | 1,776 | Census designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Richlands distances to largest Virginia cities