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County Center
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Location in Prince William County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| Founded | March 29, 2002 |
| Named for | McCoart Government Center |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Directors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 212 ft (65 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,270 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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4,045 |
| • Density | 1,635/sq mi (631.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22192
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
| FIPS code | 51-19571 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631346 |
County Center is a census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 3,270. In 2021, the United States Census Bureau estimated it to be 4,045. It is notable for including the county's McCoart Government Center off Prince William Parkway, along with adjoining Pfitzner Stadium, former home field of the Potomac Nationals, now the Fredericksburg Nationals.
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History
On March 29, 2002, the Declarant of developers who owned the land that made up County Center established the Prince William County Center Owners' Association, a not for profit corporation, to provide services to County Center's residents.
Recreational and cultural activities
The Prince William County Center Clubhouse, located on Wermuth Way (the headquarters of the Association), can be rented out for private functions.
Parks and recreation
County Center is home to a few green spaces, with around 1.5 miles of trails.
County Center is home to the western part of Old Hickory Golf Club, designed by architect Tim Freeland. County Center is also near the Lake Ridge Golf Course in Lake Ridge.
County Center is about 3 miles from the Neabsco Greenway Trail, 4 miles from the Lakeridge Marina Waterfront Trail, and about 6 miles from the Bull Run Occoquan Trail.
Airport Creek, a small tributary of the Occoquan Reservoir, is located in County Center.
County Center is home to River Falls Pool on Chanceford Drive, and the community pool behind the Clubhouse.
The Association operates two tennis courts in County Center.
Earl M. Cunard Park, a Prince William County park, is located off of Ridgefield Village Drive and is home to about half a mile of trails and two basketball courts.
The Prince William County Liberty Memorial features four steel bars from the World Trade Center which fell from the sky during the September 11, 2001 attacks. A plaque at the memorial features the inscribed names of the 22 residents of the Prince William County area who died in the attacks that day.
The G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium was the home of the Potomac Nationals Minor League Baseball team from 1984 until 2019, when they relocated to Fredericksburg. The "Pfitz" also hosts community events, such as outdoor movies during the summer. Adjacent to the stadium is NOVA BMX, a bicycle motocross track sponsored by Barnes and Thornburg.
Transportation
Three major state highways directly serve County Center: Virginia State Route 294 (Prince William Parkway), which connects County Center to Manassas, Virginia State Route 28 (Centreville Road), and Virginia State Route 234 (Dumfries Road, which then becomes Prince William Parkway), in the west, and Woodbridge, Interstate 95, and U.S. Route 1 in the east; Virginia State Route 642 (Hoadly Road), which forms part of the CDP's western border and connects it to Virginia State Route 234 and Independent Hill in the south; and Virginia State Route 663 (Davis Ford Road), which forms part of the CDP's western border and connects it to Virginia State Route 612 and Buckhall in the north.
County Center is served by two bus stations: Prince William Parkway at McCoart Government Center, along the 96 route, which connects it to Manassas in the west and Dale City in the east, and Prince William Parkway at Marblestone Drive, which connects it to Lake Ridge in the north and Dale City in the south.
Geography
County Center is located in southeastern Prince William County. Neighboring communities are Lake Ridge to the east and Dale City to the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the County Center CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles.
The community is drained by Airport Creek, an east-flowing tributary of the Occoquan Reservoir, which then flows south into the Occoquan River watershed, and eventually the tidal Potomac River.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, County Center has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 76 (24.4) | 85 (29.4) | 95 (35) | 96 (35.6) | 100 (37.8) | 104 (40) | 103 (39.4) | 101 (38.3) | 93 (33.9) | 85 (29.4) | 75 (23.9) | 104 (40) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 43.7 (6.5) | 45.7 (7.6) | 56.3 (13.5) | 67.3 (19.6) | 76.8 (24.9) | 84.3 (29.1) | 88.3 (31.3) | 86.5 (30.3) | 80.6 (27) | 69.1 (20.6) | 57.6 (14.2) | 46.4 (8) | 66.9 (19.4) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 24.2 (-4.3) | 25 (-3.9) | 33 (0.6) | 42.2 (5.7) | 52.2 (11.2) | 60.4 (15.8) | 65.3 (18.5) | 63.9 (17.7) | 57.1 (13.9) | 44.7 (7.1) | 35.3 (1.8) | 27.1 (-2.7) | 44.2 (6.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | -8 (-22.2) | -21 (-29.4) | -5 (-20.6) | 19 (-7.2) | 29 (-1.7) | 40 (4.4) | 48 (8.9) | 40 (4.4) | 33 (0.6) | 19 (-7.2) | 9 (-12.8) | -2 (-18.9) | -21 (-29.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.4 (62) | 2.5 (63) | 2.9 (73) | 2.9 (74) | 3.5 (88) | 3.4 (85) | 3.5 (88) | 3.4 (86) | 3 (76) | 2.7 (68) | 2.6 (67) | 3 (76) | 35.7 (906) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.9 (12.4) | 6.4 (16.3) | 2.4 (6.1) | 0.1 (0.2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.7 (1.8) | 2.4 (6.1) | 17 (43.2) |
| Average precipitation days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 81 |
Local media
County Center lies within the distribution zone for two national newspapers, the Washington Post, and the Washington Times, as well as for the local Prince William Times. County Center is also covered by AOL's Patch service's Dale City and Lake Ridge-Occoquan divisions.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
As a part of Prince William County, County Center is served by Prince William County Public Schools and private schools. County Center is served by one high school, Colgan High School, in nearby Independent Hill. Middle schoolers in County Center attend Benton Middle School.
Public elementary schools
- Penn Elementary School
- Westridge Elementary School
Colleges and universities
County Center is near multiple higher education centers, including Strayer University, Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge Campus, University of Valley Forge - Woodbridge Campus, Stratford University, and the Carolina University of Theology - Northern Virginia Campus.
Public libraries
County Center is served by the James McCoart Administration Building, a branch of the Prince William County Public Library System in the McCoart Government Center.
Demographics
As of 2021, County Center has a median household income of $119,926.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,270 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,045 | 23.7% | |
See also
In Spanish: County Center (Virginia) para niños
