Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Spotsylvania County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Spotsylvania County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 122,397 and a population density of 115 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 138,449 inhabitants. Its county seat is Spotsylvania Courthouse. The county was created 304 years ago in 1720.
Quick Facts about Spotsylvania County
| Population : | 138,449 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 1068 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.9% |
| Named for : | Alexander Spotswood |
| Altitude : | 266 feet / 81 meters |
| Capital : | Spotsylvania Courthouse |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1721 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:29:11 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spotsylvania County is located at 38°11'6"N 77°39'21"W (38.1850200, -77.6559700). It has 7 neighbors: Caroline County, Culpeper County, Fredericksburg, Hanover County, Louisa, Orange County and Stafford County.
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Spotsylvania County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spotsylvania County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania Courthouse | 4,239 | Census designated place |
- Official Website
Official website of Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania County has 7 neighbours.
- Caroline County county in Virginia, United States
- Culpeper County county in Virginia, United States
- Fredericksburg independent city in Virginia, United States
- Hanover County county in Virginia, United States
- Louisa county in Virginia, United States
- Orange County county in Virginia, United States
- Stafford County county in Virginia, United States
- Spotsylvania Courthouse
Demographics
The population of Spotsylvania County increased by 11.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 122,397 | - | census |
| 2011 | 124,537 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 125,827 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 127,392 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 128,804 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 129,948 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 131,252 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 132,739 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 134,011 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 136,215 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 138,449 | 1.61% | estimation process |
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People born in Spotsylvania County (22)
People born in Spotsylvania County, including United States Navy officer Matthew Fontaine Maury, politician Thomas Dickens Arnold, politician Wingfield Bullock, .
List
- Alexander Holladay (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1811
- Benjamin Brown (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1859
- Edwin Waller (Texas politician) he was born in 04/11/1800
- Francis T. Brooke (American judge and politician) he was born in 27/08/1763
- Herman Gordon (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 12/06/1892
- James Shelton Dickinson (Confederate States of America politician) he was born in 18/01/1818
- John E. Massey (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1819
- Joseph DeJarnette (American eugenicist) he was born in 29/09/1866
- Robert Stanard (American politician) he was born in 17/08/1781
- Stapleton Crutchfield (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 21/06/1835
- Steve Atkins (American football player) he was born in 22/06/1956
- Toliver Craig, Sr. (American pioneer) he was born in 01/01/1705
- W. Dennis Kendig (American politician) he was born in 29/05/1880
- Benjamin Winslow Dudley he was born in 12/04/1785
- Granville R. Swift he was born in 25/12/1870
- John Gordon (militia captain (1759–1819)) he was born in 15/07/1759
- Yetur Gross-Matos (American football defensive end) he was born in 26/02/1998
- Marie H. Reed (1st chair of the Morgan Community School Board (1967-1969), bishop/founder Sacred Heart Spiritual Church) she was born in 01/01/1915
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 |
