Richmond County, Virginia facts for kids
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Richmond County
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Richmond County Courthouse in Warsaw
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Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Virginia |
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| Founded | 1692 | |
| Named for | Richmond, London or Charles Lennox |
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| Seat | Warsaw | |
| Largest town | Warsaw | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 216 sq mi (560 km2) | |
| • Land | 191 sq mi (490 km2) | |
| • Water | 25 sq mi (60 km2) 11.5% | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 8,923 | |
| • Density | 41.31/sq mi (15.95/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 1st | |
Richmond County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is found on the Northern Neck, a peninsula in eastern Virginia. In 2020, about 8,923 people lived here.
The main town, or county seat, is Warsaw. It is important not to confuse Richmond County with Richmond, Virginia, which is a much larger city and the capital of Virginia. Richmond County was created in 1692. It was formed when the original Rappahannock County was split into two new counties: Richmond County and Essex County.
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Geography of Richmond County
Richmond County covers a total area of about 216 square miles (559 square kilometers). Most of this area, 191 square miles (495 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 25 square miles (65 square kilometers) is water, which is about 11.5% of the total area.
Counties Nearby
Richmond County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Westmoreland County, Virginia to the north
- Northumberland County, Virginia to the east
- Lancaster County, Virginia to the southeast
- Essex County, Virginia to the southwest
Protected Natural Areas
Part of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is located in Richmond County. This refuge helps protect wildlife and their natural homes. It includes several units like Franklin, Island Farm, Laurel Grove, and others.
Main Roads in the County
Several important roads run through Richmond County, helping people travel around:
US 360
SR 3
SR 203
SR 608
SR 642
SR 624
People of Richmond County
The population of Richmond County has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the number of people living there has grown or shrunk over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 6,985 | — | |
| 1800 | 13,744 | 96.8% | |
| 1810 | 6,214 | −54.8% | |
| 1820 | 5,706 | −8.2% | |
| 1830 | 6,055 | 6.1% | |
| 1840 | 5,965 | −1.5% | |
| 1850 | 6,448 | 8.1% | |
| 1860 | 6,856 | 6.3% | |
| 1870 | 6,503 | −5.1% | |
| 1880 | 7,195 | 10.6% | |
| 1890 | 7,146 | −0.7% | |
| 1900 | 7,088 | −0.8% | |
| 1910 | 7,415 | 4.6% | |
| 1920 | 7,434 | 0.3% | |
| 1930 | 6,878 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 6,634 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 6,189 | −6.7% | |
| 1960 | 6,375 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,841 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,952 | 19.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,273 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,809 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 9,254 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 8,923 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 census showed that 8,923 people lived in Richmond County. The census collects information about people's backgrounds. This helps us understand the different groups that make up the county.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5,755 | 5,564 | 62.19% | 62.36% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,793 | 2,419 | 30.18% | 27.11% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 24 | 16 | 0.26% | 0.18% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 39 | 42 | 0.42% | 0.47% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 4 | 5 | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 127 | 280 | 1.37% | 3.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 510 | 597 | 5.51% | 6.69% |
| Total | 9,254 | 8,923 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
Education in Richmond County
Richmond County Public Schools manages the public schools in the county. There are two main school campuses. About 1,300 students attend these schools. Richmond County Elementary / Middle School teaches students from kindergarten to 7th grade. Rappahannock High School serves students in grades 8 through 12. As of 2022, the leader of the school system, called the Superintendent, is Bernard S. "Trey" Davis III.
Communities in the County
Richmond County has one main town and several smaller communities.
Town
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller areas that are not officially organized as towns or cities.
One interesting place is Germans Corner. It is about 1.5 miles north of Naylors Beach. It is located where Virginia State Route 636 and Virginia State Route 624 meet. The area was named after Wilber L. Jerman. He built a large house there in 1923. He lived there until 1946. Over time, "Jerman's Corner" became known as "German's Corner."
Notable People from Richmond County
- Annie R. Blount (1839–unknown), a writer and newspaper editor. She wrote poems and short stories.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Richmond (Virginia) para niños
