Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon: city in Virginia, USA
About
Abingdon is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,191 and a population density of 392 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,856 inhabitants.
The city was created 250 years ago in 1775.
Quick Facts about Abingdon
| Population | 7,856 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 24210–24212 |
| Phone Area Codes | 276 |
| Area | 20.91 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7098,-81.9774 |
| Altitude | 2,087 feet / 636 meters |
| Capital city | Abingdon is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1776 (250 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:59:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 376 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Abingdon is located at 36°42'35"N 81°58'38"W (36.7098300, -81.9773500).
Abingdon map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Abingdon decreased by 4.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,182 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,174 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,152 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,115 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,050 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,031 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,973 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,938 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,867 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,856 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Abingdon
1Virginia Creeper Trail Welcome Center
300 Green Spring Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12766762282 | Website available
2William King Museum
415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12766285005 | Website available
3Abingdon Muster Grounds
1780 Muster Pl, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12765251050
4The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
1 Heartwood Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12764922400 | Website available
5Meditation Labyrinth
250 Valley St NE, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Where to Eat in Abingdon
1Dunkin'
24468 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24211, United States View details
Phone: +12766199447 | Website available
2Bojangles
25011 Western Loop, Abingdon, VA 24211, United States View details
Phone: +12762585759 | Website available
3Hardee's
602 Cummings St, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12766288511 | Website available
4Little Caesars Pizza
372 Towne Center Dr, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12766288300 | Website available
5Pizza Plus Inc
24465 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24211, United States View details
Phone: +12766284138 | Website available
Where to Stay in Abingdon
1Red Roof Inn Abingdon
887 Empire Dr SW, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12766287131 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Abingdon
1Abingdon Visitor Center
300 Green Spring Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210, United States View details
Phone: +12766762282 | Website available
People born in Abingdon (40)
People born in Abingdon, including politician Solomon Porcius Sharp, politician Addison White, newspaper editor and presidential advisor Francis Preston Blair, .
More notable people
- Connally Findlay Trigg (politician (1847-1907)) he was born in 18/09/1847
- Granville Henderson Oury (American politician (1825-1891)) he was born in 12/03/1825
- Henry Warren Ogden (Confederate States of America Army officer and American politician (1842-1905)) he was born in 21/10/1842
- Richard Lynch Garner (American zoologist) he was born in 19/02/1848
- Scott Cooper (American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer) he was born in 01/01/1970
- Walter P. Brownlow (American politician (1851-1910)) he was born in 27/03/1851
- Martin Beaty (American politician (1784-1856)) he was born in 08/10/1784
- Rick Boucher (Virginia politician) he was born in 01/08/1946
- Connally Findlay Trigg (United States federal judge) he was born in 08/03/1810
- Edward Kernan Campbell (American judge) he was born in 17/04/1858
- Gail Harris (American baseball player) he was born in 15/10/1931
- Gilbert S. Meem (Virginia militia Confederate States Army Brigadier General) he was born in 05/10/1824
- H. W. Withers (American football and basketball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 10/09/1884
- Hiram Emory Widener, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 20/04/1923
- Israel O'Quinn (Virginia politician) he was born in 05/03/1980
- Jeremiah Watkins Clapp (American politician) he was born in 24/09/1814
- John S. Preston (Confederate Army general) he was born in 20/04/1809
- Nan Grogan Orrock (American politician) she was born in 08/11/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Abingdon, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233903 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon (VA) | 24212-0828 |
| 232025 | Emory & Henry College | Emory (VA) | 24327-0947 |
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
| 233648 | Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
| 220127 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
Closest post offices linked to Abingdon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Post Office | Abingdon (VA) | 24210 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Abingdon, Illinois city in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 3,008 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glade Spring | 1,402 | Town of the United States |
| Damascus | 775 | Town in Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Abingdon distances to largest Virginia cities