Brunswick County, Virginia
Brunswick County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Brunswick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,434 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,037 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lawrenceville. The county was created 306 years ago in 1719.
County Snapshot
Brunswick County at a glance
Brunswick County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Virginia counties
133
Open related pagesLargest city
LawrencevillePopulation 1,003
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Brunswick County
| Population | 16,037 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Brunswick County |
| Area | 1475 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7648,-77.8590 |
| Named for | Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg |
| Capital | Lawrenceville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1720 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:20:54 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brunswick County is located at 36°45'53"N 77°51'32"W (36.7647800, -77.8590200). It has 7 neighbors: Northampton County, Warren County, Dinwiddie County, Greensville County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County and Nottoway County.
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The largest city of Brunswick County is Lawrenceville with a population of 1,003. Other cities include, Alberta population 265 and Brodnax population 265. See all Brunswick County cities & populated places.
Brunswick County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brunswick County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 1,003 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Alberta | 265 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Brodnax | 265 | Town in Virginia, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 0 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brunswick County
Official Website- Lawrenceville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brunswick County decreased by 8.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,127 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,032 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,984 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,825 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,845 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,618 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,570 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,336 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,231 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,037 | -1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Brunswick County (26)
People born in Brunswick County, including politician John Claiborne, politician Thomas Gholson, politician Aaron V. Brown, .
More notable people
- George Washington Owen (American politician (1796-1837)) he was born in 20/10/1796
- Henry Tazewell (American politician (1753-1799)) he was born in 27/11/1753
- David Walker (U.S. Representative from Kentucky (1763-1820)) he was born in 13/04/1763
- James F. Trotter (American politician (1802-1866)) he was born in 05/11/1802
- Thomas Claiborne (American politician and lawyer (1780-1856)) he was born in 17/05/1780
- Thomas Claiborne (American politician) he was born in 01/02/1749
- William E. Starke (Confederate Army general) he was born in 01/01/1814
- Cleo E. Powell (American judge) she was born in 12/01/1957
- Colin Neblett (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/07/1875
- Daniel Atkins (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 18/11/1866
- David Dortch Warriner (United States federal judge) he was born in 25/02/1929
- Don Bishop (American football player (1934-1998)) he was born in 01/07/1934
- George B. Jackson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1850
- James Robertson (explorer and pioneer, born 1742) he was born in 28/06/1742
- John Walker (Missouri politician, born 1770) he was born in 15/10/1770
- Peter Burwell Starke (Confederate Army general) he was born in 01/01/1815
- Thomas Saunders Gholson (American politician) he was born in 09/12/1808
- William Henry Brodnax he was born in 01/01/1786
Other places with the same name (1)
- Brunswick County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 149,039 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
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| 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. |
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