Rappahannock County, Virginia
Rappahannock County: county in Virginia, United States
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Rappahannock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,373 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,260 inhabitants. Its county seat is Washington. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
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Rappahannock County at a glance
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Quick Facts about Rappahannock County
| Population | 7,260 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 691 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6847,-78.1593 |
| Named for | Rappahannock River |
| Altitude | 472 feet / 144 meters |
| Capital | Washington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:40:31 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rappahannock County is located at 38°41'5"N 78°9'33"W (38.6847100, -78.1592500). It has 5 neighbors: Culpeper County, Fauquier County, Madison County, Page County and Warren County.
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The largest city of Rappahannock County is Washington with a population of 122. . See all Rappahannock County cities & populated places.
Rappahannock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rappahannock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 122 | Village in Virginia |
Official website of Rappahannock County
Official Website- Washington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rappahannock County decreased by 1.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,373 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,476 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,409 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,428 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,336 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,400 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,380 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,393 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,345 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,370 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,260 | -1.52% | estimation process |
People born in Rappahannock County (3)
People born in Rappahannock County, including politician George L. Browning, Daniel A. Grimsley, journalist and philanthropist Mary Virginia Proctor, .
More notable people
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