Virginia Counties, Demographics & Geography
Complete official guide to all 133 counties in Virginia (VA). Explore 2024 US Census population estimates, county seats, FIPS codes, land areas, and interactive mapping tools powered by GeoMap Suite.
Virginia County Breakdown
Showing 10 of 10 documented counties and seats.
County Name | FIPS | County Seat | Population (Census) | Land Area | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 51059 | Fairfax | 1,150,309 | 391 sq mi | Lookup |
| Prince William County | 51153 | Manassas | 482,204 | 336 sq mi | Lookup |
| Virginia Beach City (Independent) | 51810 | Virginia Beach | 459,470 | 245 sq mi | Lookup |
| Loudoun County | 51107 | Leesburg | 420,959 | 516 sq mi | Lookup |
| Chesterfield County | 51041 | Chesterfield | 364,548 | 423 sq mi | Lookup |
| Henrico County | 51087 | Henrico | 334,389 | 238 sq mi | Lookup |
| Chesapeake City (Independent) | 51550 | Chesapeake | 249,422 | 338 sq mi | Lookup |
| Arlington County | 51013 | Arlington | 238,643 | 26 sq mi | Lookup |
| Norfolk City (Independent) | 51710 | Norfolk | 238,005 | 53 sq mi | Lookup |
| Richmond City (Independent) | 51760 | Richmond | 226,610 | 60 sq mi | Lookup |
Geographic Structure of Virginia Counties
County Administration & Governance
In Virginia, county governments manage vital public infrastructure, tax assessments, law enforcement, judicial courts, election administration, and public records. The county seat (Fairfax and other municipal headquarters) houses the primary courthouse, commissioners, and sheriff’s department.
All Virginia counties carry a unique 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, where the first two digits (51) designate the state and the remaining three digits identify each specific jurisdiction.
Geographic & Demographic Highlights
- Most Populous County:Fairfax County (1,150,309 residents)
- Largest by Land Area:Loudoun County (516 sq mi)
- State Capital:Richmond
- Census Bureau Region:South United States
Demographic calculations derive from the United States Census Bureau 2024 Population Estimates Program (PEP) and TIGER/Line geographic boundary files.