Rappahannock County, Virginia
Rappahannock County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Rappahannock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,373 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,260 inhabitants. Its county seat is Washington. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Rappahannock County
| Population : | 7,260 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 691 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Rappahannock River |
| Altitude : | 472 feet / 144 meters |
| Capital : | Washington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:42:02 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rappahannock County is located at 38°41'5"N 78°9'33"W (38.6847100, -78.1592500). It has 5 neighbors: Culpeper County, Fauquier County, Madison County, Page County and Warren County.
Rappahannock County map
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Rappahannock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rappahannock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 122 | Village in Virginia |
- Official Website
Official website of Rappahannock County
Rappahannock County has 5 neighbours.
- Culpeper County county in Virginia, United States
- Fauquier County county in Virginia, United States
- Madison County county in Virginia, United States
- Page County county in Virginia, United States
- Warren County county in Virginia, United States
- Washington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rappahannock County decreased by 1.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,373 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,476 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,409 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,428 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,336 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,400 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,380 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,393 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,345 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,370 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,260 | -1.52% | estimation process |
People born in Rappahannock County (3)
People born in Rappahannock County, including politician George L. Browning, Daniel A. Grimsley, journalist and philanthropist Mary Virginia Proctor, .
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 |
