Buckingham County, Virginia
Buckingham County: county in Virginia, United States
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Buckingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,146 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,168 inhabitants. Its county seat is Buckingham. The county was created 265 years ago in 1760.
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Buckingham County at a glance
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DillwynPopulation 441
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Quick Facts about Buckingham County
| Population | 17,168 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 1511 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5722,-78.5287 |
| Named for | Buckinghamshire |
| Altitude | 361 feet / 110 meters |
| Capital | Buckingham |
| Establishment | January 01, 1761 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:37:41 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Buckingham County is located at 37°34'20"N 78°31'43"W (37.5722400, -78.5287100). It has 6 neighbors: Nelson County, Albemarle County, Appomattox County, Cumberland County, Fluvanna County and Prince Edward County.
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The largest city of Buckingham County is Dillwyn with a population of 441. . See all Buckingham County cities & populated places.
Buckingham County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buckingham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dillwyn | 441 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 1 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Buckingham County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Buckingham County increased by 0.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,213 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,068 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,150 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,931 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,017 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,051 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,038 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,043 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,148 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,168 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Buckingham County (23)
People born in Buckingham County, including Recipient of the Navy Cross John Eldridge, Jr., actress Clarice Taylor, politician Philip W. McKinney, .
More notable people
- Joel Sweeney (American musician (1810-1860)) he was born in 01/01/1810
- Robert Anthony Hatcher (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1819
- Ivan Frederick (American Criminal) he was born in 01/01/1966
- Alexander Bondurant (American educator, college football coach) he was born in 22/06/1865
- Anthony Martin Branch (American politician) he was born in 16/07/1823
- George William Bagby (American physician and editor) he was born in 13/08/1828
- Norvell P. Cobb (Confederate colonel) he was born in 18/06/1824
- Thomas Green (lawyer, politician, soldier, and officer of the Republic of Texas) he was born in 08/06/1814
- Thomas Howard DuVal (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/11/1813
- John Jay Johns (American author) he was born in 24/06/1818
- Phillip S. Bolling he was born in 01/01/1849
- Robert K. Brock he was born in 29/05/1878
- William H. McAlpine he was born in 01/06/1847
- Thomas H. Flood he was born in 01/01/1804
- Willis Perry Bocock he was born in 01/01/1806
- Frank Moss (African-American farmer and politician in Virginia) he was born in 01/01/1823
- William Elam Tanner (Virginia State Senator and Lieutenant Colonel) he was born in 13/03/1836
- Marcus B. Toney he was born in 01/01/1840
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 |