What is the population of Tappahannock?

The population of Tappahannock, VA is 2,400.

Where is Tappahannock located?

Tappahannock, VA is located at latitude 37.9254100 and longitude -76.8591300. It is in United States.

What is the area of Tappahannock?

The area of Tappahannock, VA is 6.91717 km².

What is the elevation of Tappahannock?

Tappahannock, VA has an elevation of 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Tappahannock in?

Tappahannock, VA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Tappahannock in?

Tappahannock is in the state of Virginia, United States.

What county is Tappahannock, VA in?

Tappahannock is in Essex County, Virginia.

How has the population of Tappahannock changed?

The population of Tappahannock, VA has increased from 2,375 (2010) to 2,400 (2020), a change of 1.1%.

Tappahannock, Virginia

Tappahannock: town of the United States

About

Tappahannock is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,375 and a population density of 343 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,400 inhabitants.

The town was created 344 years ago in 1681.

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Quick Facts about Tappahannock

Population	2,400 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Virginia (United States)
County	Essex County
Postal code	22560
Phone Area Codes	804
Area	6.92 km²
Latitude & Longitude	37.9254,-76.8591
Altitude	46 feet / 14 meters
Capital city	Tappahannock is capital of Essex County
Establishment	January 01, 1682 (344 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	01:08:38 (19th April 2026)
Density	347 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	1.04% (2010-2020)
Weather	72℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Tappahannock is located at 37°55'31"N 76°51'33"W (37.9254100, -76.8591300).

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Weather

72°F

Rain Showers Likely

8 to 12 mph NW Sunday

Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Demographics

The population of Tappahannock increased by 1.04% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	2,375	-	census
2011	2,453	3.18%	estimation process
2012	2,445	-0.33%	estimation process
2013	2,449	0.16%	estimation process
2014	2,430	-0.78%	estimation process
2015	2,435	0.21%	estimation process
2016	2,428	-0.29%	estimation process
2017	2,406	-0.91%	estimation process
2018	2,390	-0.67%	estimation process
2019	2,402	0.5%	estimation process
2020	2,400	-0.08%	estimation process

Tappahannock zip code is 22560. County name: Essex, County fips: 51057

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Best Things to Do in Tappahannock

1Essex County Museum

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2Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Hutchinson Unit

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Services and Civic Places in Tappahannock

1Town Office

Rating: 5 (1)

915 Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA 22560 View details

Phone: +18044433336 | Website available

2US Consolidated Farm Services Agency

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Phone: +18044433571

People born in Tappahannock (9)

People born in Tappahannock, including singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor Chris Brown, U.S. Representative from Virginia Thomas Croxton, writer, educator, legal scholar, and university administrator Benjamin Blake Minor, .

More notable people

Darryl Hammond (American football player (1967-2017)) he was born in 24/09/1967
Joseph W. Chinn (American politician) he was born in 13/02/1866
William Brockenbrough (American politician) he was born in 10/07/1778
Ruth Virginia Bayton (American-born entertainer and actress) she was born in 05/02/1907
Ronnie Sidney, II he was born in 14/08/1983
William E. Hill (tuskegee Airmen) he was born in 31/07/1923

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Tappahannock, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
233310	Rappahannock Community College	Glenns (VA)	23149-2616

Nearby Transit Stations (17)

Rail and bus stations connected to Tappahannock, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
ASD	Ashland	112 North Railroad Avenue	RAIL
RVR	Richmond Staples Mill Road station	7519 Staples Mill Road	RAIL
RVM	Richmond Main Street Station	1500 East Main Street	RAIL
FBG	Fredericksburg	200 Lafayette Blvd.	RAIL
WBG	Williamsburg Transportation Center	468 North Boundary Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Tappahannock.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Tappahannock Post Office	Tappahannock (VA)	22560

Distance to Other Cities

Tappahannock distances to largest Virginia cities