Dickenson County, Virginia
Dickenson County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Dickenson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,903 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,078 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clintwood. The county was created 144 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Dickenson County
Population : | 14,078 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
Different from : | Dickinson County, Dickinson County, Dickson County, Dickinson County |
Area : | 864 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
Named for : | William J. Dickenson |
Altitude : | 1,640 feet / 500 meters |
Capital : | Clintwood |
Establishment : | January 01, 1880 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 23:03:39 (5th December 2024) |
Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -12.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dickenson County is located at 37°7'33"N 82°21'1"W (37.1257400, -82.3503500). It has 3 neighbors: Russell County, Pike County and Buchanan County.
Dickenson County map
Dickenson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickenson County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Clintwood | 1,264 | Town of the United States |
Haysi | 460 | Town of the United States |
Clinchco | 289 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Dickenson County
Dickenson County has 3 neighbours.
- Russell County county in Virginia, United States
- Pike County county in Kentucky, United States
- Buchanan County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dickenson County decreased by 12.96% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 15,903 | - | census |
2011 | 15,779 | -0.79% | estimation process |
2012 | 15,707 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2013 | 15,526 | -1.17% | estimation process |
2014 | 15,344 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 15,201 | -0.94% | estimation process |
2016 | 15,014 | -1.25% | estimation process |
2017 | 14,722 | -1.98% | estimation process |
2018 | 14,526 | -1.35% | estimation process |
2019 | 14,318 | -1.45% | estimation process |
2020 | 14,078 | -1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Dickenson County (1)
American singer Carter Stanley was born in Dickenson County
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