Greensville County, Virginia
Greensville County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Greensville County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,243 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,280 inhabitants. Its county seat is Emporia. The county was created 245 years ago in 1779.
Quick Facts about Greensville County
| Population : | 11,280 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 769 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Richard Grenville |
| Altitude : | 141 feet / 43 meters |
| Capital : | Emporia |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1780 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:37:05 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Greensville County is located at 36°40'33"N 77°33'34"W (36.6758500, -77.5595800). It has 6 neighbors: Northampton County, Brunswick County, Dinwiddie County, Emporia, Southampton County and Sussex County.
Greensville County map
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The largest city of Greensville County is Jarratt with a population of 553. . See all Greensville County cities & populated places.
Greensville County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greensville County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jarratt | 553 | Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Greensville County
Greensville County has 6 neighbours.
- Northampton County county in North Carolina, United States
- Brunswick County county in Virginia, United States
- Dinwiddie County county in Virginia, United States
- Emporia independent city in Virginia, United States
- Southampton County county in Virginia, United States
- Sussex County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Greensville County decreased by 8.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,243 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,001 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,745 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,689 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,564 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,786 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,500 | -2.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,569 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,432 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,336 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,280 | -0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Greensville County (3)
People born in Greensville County, including politician John Y. Mason, Virginia politician Roslyn Tyler, Edward E. Goodwyn, .
List
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 |
