Patrick County, Virginia
Patrick County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Patrick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,490 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,493 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stuart. The county was created 235 years ago in 1790.
County Snapshot
Patrick County at a glance
Patrick 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
2
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Patrick SpringsPopulation 1,845
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Patrick County
| Population | 17,493 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 1258 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6783,-80.2844 |
| Named for | Patrick Henry |
| Altitude | 1,736 feet / 529 meters |
| Capital | Stuart |
| Establishment | January 01, 1791 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:15:35 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Patrick County is located at 36°40'42"N 80°17'4"W (36.6783300, -80.2843500). It has 6 neighbors: Stokes County, Surry County, Carroll County, Floyd County, Franklin County and Henry County.
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The largest city of Patrick County is Stuart with a population of 1,261. . See all Patrick County cities & populated places.
Patrick County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Patrick County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Springs | 1,845 | Census designated place |
| Stuart | 1,261 | Town in Virginia |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Patrick County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Patrick County decreased by 5.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,335 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,333 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,249 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,175 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,960 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,796 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,713 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,663 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,608 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,493 | -0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Patrick County (9)
People born in Patrick County, including Confederate Army general and american diplomat Alexander W. Terrell, politician James M. Gregg, businessman R. J. Reynolds, .
More notable people
- Waller Redd Staples (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1826
- William Neal Reynolds (American businessman) he was born in 22/03/1863
- Edmund Parr (Member of the Virginia House of Delegates) he was born in 30/03/1849
- Micajah Burnett he was born in 13/05/1791
- J.J. Webster (American politician, farmer, and businessman) he was born in 27/09/1898
- Charles P. Nolen he was born in 26/10/1849
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 |