Augusta County, Virginia
Augusta County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Augusta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,750 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 76,544 inhabitants. Its county seat is Staunton. The county was created 286 years ago in 1738.
Quick Facts about Augusta County
| Population : | 76,544 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 2515 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha |
| Altitude : | 1,663 feet / 507 meters |
| Capital : | Staunton |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1738 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:40:14 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Augusta County is located at 38°9'52"N 79°8'2"W (38.1645200, -79.1338300). It has 9 neighbors: Bath County, Nelson County, Pendleton County, Albemarle County, Highland County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Staunton and Waynesboro.
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Augusta County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Augusta County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stuarts Draft | 9,235 | Census designated place |
| Fishersville | 7,462 | Census designated place |
| Weyers Cave | 2,473 | Census designated place |
| Crimora | 2,209 | Census designated place |
| Dooms | 1,327 | Census designated place |
| Jolivue | 1,129 | Census designated place |
| Craigsville | 942 | Town in Virginia |
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Official website of Augusta County
Augusta County has 9 neighbours.
- Bath County county in Virginia, United States
- Nelson County county in Virginia, United States of America
- Pendleton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Albemarle County county in Virginia, United States
- Highland County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockbridge County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Staunton independent city in Virginia, United States
- Waynesboro independent city in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Augusta County increased by 3.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 73,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 73,648 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 73,588 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 73,842 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 73,881 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 74,292 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 74,834 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 75,177 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75,535 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 75,558 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76,544 | 1.29% | estimation process |
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People born in Augusta County (31)
People born in Augusta County, including politician John H. Fulton, politician George Madison, artist George Caleb Bingham, .
List
- George Mathews (American politician (1739-1812)) he was born in 30/08/1739
- Allen Trimble (American politician (1783-1870)) he was born in 24/11/1783
- John Wilson Campbell (United States federal judge (1782-1833)) he was born in 23/02/1782
- Thomas Lewis (American politician from Virginia (1760-1847)) he was born in 26/01/1760
- James A. Walker (Confederate Army general (1832-1901)) he was born in 27/08/1832
- Robert Allen (Tennessee politician) he was born in 19/06/1778
- Archer Mathews (Virginia politician) he was born in 01/01/1744
- Benjamin Harrison Reeves (American politician) he was born in 21/03/1787
- Charles Roller (American football coach (1879-1963)) he was born in 08/09/1879
- George Mathews (American judge) he was born in 30/09/1774
- Gideon Blackburn (American clergyman) he was born in 27/08/1772
- Martin Armstrong (American soldier and surveyor) he was born in 01/01/1739
- Mary Lincoln Crume (Aunt of Abraham Lincoln) she was born in 01/01/1775
- Mordecai Lincoln (Uncle of Abraham Lincoln) he was born in 01/01/1771
- Robert Anderson (American politician, militia officer, and surveyor) he was born in 05/11/1741
- Sampson Mathews (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1737
- Samuel Hadden Harper (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1783
- Silas Z. Landes (American politician) he was born in 15/05/1842
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 |
