Buckingham County, Virginia
Buckingham County: county in Virginia, United States.
About
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.
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 | 07:15:52 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Light Rain 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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Buckingham County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buckingham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
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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 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,150 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,931 | -1.28% | 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 | 0.62% | 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 |