Pearisburg, Virginia
Pearisburg: Town of the United States
About
Pearisburg is a town located in the county of Giles in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,786 and a population density of 340 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,620 inhabitants.
The town was created 217 years ago in 1807.
Quick Facts about Pearisburg
| Population : | 2,620 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Giles County |
| Postal code : | 24134 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 8.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,808 feet / 551 meters |
| Capital city : | Pearisburg is capital of Giles County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:02:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 320 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pearisburg is located at 37°19'36"N 80°44'13"W (37.3267300, -80.7370200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pearisburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pearisburg decreased by 6.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,762 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,731 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,719 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,685 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,663 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,667 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,648 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,648 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,636 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,620 | -0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Pearisburg (6)
People born in Pearisburg, including politician William McComas, teacher, feminist, science fiction writer, and political activist Sally Miller Gearhart, football player Rick Kingrea, .
List
- Joseph R. Yost (Virginia politician) he was born in 09/06/1986
- John W. Williams (Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates) he was born in 23/03/1869
- A. Pendleton Strother he was born in 25/04/1872
Schools in Pearisburg
College & universities near Pearisburg, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232867 | New River Community College | Dublin (VA) | 24084-3660 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pearisburg, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
Post offices near Pearisburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pearisburg Post Office | Pearisburg (VA) | 24134 |
Other cities in Giles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Giles County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Narrows | 1,949 | Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States |
| Pembroke | 1,077 | Town of Virginia United States |
| Rich Creek | 738 | Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States |
| Glen Lyn | 97 | City in Giles County, Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pearisburg distances to largest Virginia cities
