Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Isle of Wight County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Isle of Wight County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,270 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,725 inhabitants. Its county seat is Isle of Wight. The county was created 392 years ago in 1633.
County Snapshot
Isle of Wight County at a glance
Isle of Wight County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Virginia counties
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SmithfieldPopulation 8,615
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Quick Facts about Isle of Wight County
| Population | 37,725 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 940 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 13% |
| Land as percent of area | 87% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9067,-76.7091 |
| Named for | Isle of Wight |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Capital | Isle of Wight |
| Establishment | January 01, 1634 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:15:55 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Isle of Wight County is located at 36°54'24"N 76°42'33"W (36.9067300, -76.7091300). It has 5 neighbors: Franklin, Newport News, Southampton County, Suffolk and Surry County.
Isle of Wight County map
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The largest city of Isle of Wight County is Smithfield with a population of 8,615. . See all Isle of Wight County cities & populated places.
Isle of Wight County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Isle of Wight County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 8,615 | Town in Virginia |
| Rushmere | 1,018 | Census designated place |
Official website of Isle of Wight County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Isle of Wight County increased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,270 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,296 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,343 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,526 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,865 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,159 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,326 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,571 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,972 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,109 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,725 | 1.63% | estimation process |
People born in Isle of Wight County (9)
People born in Isle of Wight County, including politician Archibald Atkinson, politician Leopold Copeland Parker Cowper, politician Joel Holleman, .
More notable people
- Josiah Parker (American politician (1751-1810)) he was born in 11/05/1751
- Samuel Hardy (American lawyer and politician from Virginia) he was born in 01/01/1758
- William K. Barlow (American politician) he was born in 13/03/1936
- Annie Wealthy Holland she was born in 01/01/1871
- Benjamin Exum (American colonial soldier and politician) he was born in 01/01/1725
- Frank P. Pulley he was born in 08/07/1852
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 |