Washington County, Virginia
Washington County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,876 and a population density of 97 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 53,695 inhabitants. Its county seat is Abingdon. The county was created 248 years ago in 1775.
Quick Facts about Washington County
| Population : | 53,695 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
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| Area : | 566 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
| Named for : | George Washington |
| Capital : | Abingdon |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1776 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:46:54 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Washington County is located at 36°43'28"N 81°57'35"W (36.7244800, -81.9596600). It has 6 neighbors: Russell County, Johnson County, Bristol, Grayson County, Scott County and Smyth County.
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The largest city of Washington County is Abingdon with a population of 7,856. . See all Washington County cities & populated places.
Washington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 7,856 | City in Virginia, USA |
| Glade Spring | 1,402 | Town of the United States |
| Damascus | 775 | Town in Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Washington County
Washington County has 6 neighbours.
- Russell County county in Virginia, United States
- Johnson County county in Tennessee, United States
- Bristol independent city in Virginia, United States
- Grayson County county in Virginia, United States
- Scott County county in Virginia, United States
- Smyth County county in Virginia, United States
- Abingdon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 2.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 54,876 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,831 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 55,095 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,776 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,603 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,268 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,100 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,179 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,067 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,740 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,695 | -0.08% | estimation process |
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People born in Washington County (11)
People born in Washington County, including Virginia lawyer and politician Abram Fulkerson, politician John Henry Bowen, politician Walter Preston, .
List
- William McMillan (American politician) he was born in 02/03/1764
- William E. Jones (Confederate Army general) he was born in 03/05/1824
- Joseph Meek (American mountain man, pioneer of the Oregon Country, politician) he was born in 01/01/1810
- John W. Johnston (American lawyer and politician from Abingdon, Virginia) he was born in 09/09/1818
- Joseph P. Johnson (Virginia politician) he was born in 12/12/1931
- Stephen Meek (American pioneer) he was born in 04/07/1807
- John Arthur Campbell (American lawyer and judge) he was born in 04/08/1824
- Robert E. Grant (American politician) he was born in 26/09/1825
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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 |
