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 146 years ago in 1879.
County Snapshot
Dickenson County at a glance
Dickenson 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
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ClintwoodPopulation 1,264
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1257,-82.3504 |
| Named for | William J. Dickenson |
| Altitude | 1,640 feet / 500 meters |
| Capital | Clintwood |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:18:38 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Dickenson County is Clintwood with a population of 1,264. Other cities include, Haysi population 460 and Clinchco population 289. See all Dickenson County cities & populated places.
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 |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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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|---|---|---|
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