Richlands, Virginia
Richlands: town in Virginia, USA
About
Richlands is a town located in the county of Tazewell in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,823 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,224 inhabitants.
The town was created 134 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Richlands
| Population | 5,224 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Postal code | 24641 |
| Phone Area Codes | 276 |
| Area | 14.95 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0932,-81.7937 |
| Altitude | 1,932 feet / 589 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1892 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:09:08 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 350 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.47% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Richlands is located at 37°5'35"N 81°47'37"W (37.0931700, -81.7937300).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Richlands decreased by 11.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,823 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,775 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,714 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,682 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,597 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,526 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,456 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,355 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,294 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,234 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,224 | -0.19% | estimation process |
People born in Richlands (6)
People born in Richlands, including All-college football player, professional football player, tight end Heath Miller, politician Jim Moody, race car driver Mark Gibson, .
More notable people
- Mike Compton (All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 18/09/1970
- Michael Hooker he was born in 01/01/1946
- John C. Tyson (African-American librarian) he was born in 04/08/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Richlands, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233648 | Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
| 449922 | Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Oakwood (VA) | 24631 |
| 432348 | Appalachian School of Law | Grundy (VA) | 24614-2825 |
| 232025 | Emory & Henry College | Emory (VA) | 24327-0947 |
| 233903 | Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon (VA) | 24212-0828 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Richlands, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Richlands.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Post Office | Richlands (VA) | 24641 |
| Cedar Blu Post Office | Cedar Bluff (VA) | 24609 |
| Doran Post Office | Doran (VA) | 24612 |
| Pounding Mill Post Office | Pounding Mill (VA) | 24637 |
| Raven Post Office | Raven (VA) | 24639 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Richlands, North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,718 people.
- Richlands, North Carolina township in Onslow County, North Carolina with a population of 1,689 people.
Other cities in Tazewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tazewell County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 4,814 | Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States |
| Tazewell | 4,113 | Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States |
| Raven | 2,270 | Census-designated place in Russell and Tazewell counties in Virginia |
| Claypool Hill | 1,776 | Census designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Richlands distances to largest Virginia cities