Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Dinwiddie County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Dinwiddie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,001 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,688 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dinwiddie. The county was created 273 years ago in 1752.
County Snapshot
Dinwiddie County at a glance
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Open related pagesLargest city
McKenneyPopulation 490
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Quick Facts about Dinwiddie County
| Population | 28,688 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 1313 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0759,-77.6324 |
| Named for | Robert Dinwiddie |
| Altitude | 253 feet / 77 meters |
| Capital | Dinwiddie |
| Establishment | May 01, 1752 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:26:21 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dinwiddie County is located at 37°4'33"N 77°37'56"W (37.0759000, -77.6323600). It has 7 neighbors: Amelia County, Brunswick County, Greensville County, Nottoway County, Petersburg, Prince George County and Sussex County.
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The largest city of Dinwiddie County is McKenney with a population of 490. . See all Dinwiddie County cities & populated places.
Dinwiddie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dinwiddie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McKenney | 490 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Dinwiddie County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Dinwiddie County increased by 2.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,001 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,119 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,223 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,084 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,094 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,148 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,468 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,630 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,633 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,544 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,688 | 0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Dinwiddie County (20)
People born in Dinwiddie County, including politician John Pegram, Union United States Army general Winfield Scott, politician Fulwar Skipwith, .
More notable people
- Dixon Hall Lewis (American politician (1802-1848)) he was born in 10/08/1802
- Bolling Hall (American politician (1767-1836)) he was born in 25/12/1767
- Edward H. Moren (American politician (1825-1886)) he was born in 25/12/1825
- John Ambler Smith (American politician (1847-1892)) he was born in 23/09/1847
- Alfred Jefferson Vaughan, Jr. (Confederate Army general) he was born in 10/05/1830
- Fitz Lee (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/06/1866
- Henry Watkins Anderson (American attorney and leader of the Republican Party in Virginia) he was born in 20/12/1870
- Martin Russell Thayer (American politician) he was born in 27/01/1819
- Robert B. Pamplin (American businessman) he was born in 25/11/1911
- Theodorick Bland (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/12/1776
- Thomas Atkinson (third Episcopal bishop of North Carolina) he was born in 06/08/1807
- Joseph P. Evans (Member of the Virginia House of Delegates) he was born in 01/01/1835
- C. C. Vaughn he was born in 27/12/1846
- Royal L. Bolling (politician in Massachusetts, US) he was born in 19/06/1920
- Edward David Bland (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1848
- Knox Thompson he was born in 25/01/1848
- Joe Wiggins (American baseball player) he was born in 19/09/1906
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 |