Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Stafford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 128,961 and a population density of 178 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 156,748 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stafford. The county was created 362 years ago in 1663.
County Snapshot
Stafford County at a glance
Stafford County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
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Open related pagesLargest city
Aquia HarbourPopulation 6,727
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Quick Facts about Stafford County
| Population | 156,748 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Stafford County |
| Area | 725 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4207,-77.4574 |
| Named for | Staffordshire |
| Altitude | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Capital | Stafford |
| Establishment | January 01, 1664 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:43:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 216 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Stafford County is located at 38°25'15"N 77°27'27"W (38.4207000, -77.4574300). It has 8 neighbors: Caroline County, Charles County, Culpeper County, Fauquier County, Fredericksburg, King George County, Prince William County and Spotsylvania County.
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Stafford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stafford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aquia Harbour | 6,727 | Census designated place |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Stafford County
Official Website- Stafford
Demographics
The population of Stafford County increased by 17.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 128,961 | - | census |
| 2011 | 132,200 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 133,368 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 135,923 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 138,791 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 140,868 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 143,501 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 146,792 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 149,824 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 152,882 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 156,748 | 2.47% | estimation process |
People born in Stafford County (18)
People born in Stafford County, including politician Stevens Thomson Mason, politician Daniel Smith, planter and statesman who player a key role in securing Kentucky statehood John Edwards, .
More notable people
- James Garrard (American politician (1749–1822)) he was born in 14/01/1749
- Benjamin Edwards (American politician (1753-1829)) he was born in 12/08/1753
- John Francis Mercer (American politician (1759-1821)) he was born in 17/05/1759
- Peter Vivian Daniel (United States federal judge (1784-1860)) he was born in 24/04/1784
- Richard Brent (American politician (1757-1814)) he was born in 01/01/1757
- John M. Washington (Governor of New Mexico Territory) he was born in 01/01/1797
- William Washington (United States soldier) he was born in 28/02/1752
- Moncure Daniel Conway (American philosopher) he was born in 17/03/1832
- Haden Edwards (Texas settler and land speculator) he was born in 12/08/1771
- James Mercer (American soldier, jurist and political figure) he was born in 26/02/1736
- John L. Taylor (American politician) he was born in 07/03/1805
- Richard C. L. Moncure (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1805
- Robert Brent (American mayor) he was born in 01/01/1764
- William S. Pilcher (American politician) he was born in 05/01/1803
- Eustace Conway he was born in 19/09/1820
Other places with the same name (1)
- Stafford County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 4,046 people.
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. |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
| Spotsylvania County | 138,449 | County in Virginia, United States |