Bath County, Virginia
Quick answer: Bath County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Warm Springs. Its estimated population in 2025 was 4,076, down 3.1% since 2020. It covers about 529 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Warm Springs |
| Established | 1790 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 4,076 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 4,185 |
| Change 2020–2025 | -2.6% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 131 of 133 |
Overview
Virginia has 95 counties, and Bath County is one of them.[1] The county seat is Warm Springs.[2] The county was established in 1790.[2] The name comes from Bath.[2]
Population of Bath County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Bath County at 4,076 in July 2025, down 3.1% from the April 2020 base of 4,205.[1] That made it 131st of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 121st for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 233 births and 408 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 175.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 48. Moves from abroad added 6.[1]
Geography
Bath County covers 529.2 square miles of land and 5.4 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 17th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 8 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 38.07° N, 79.73° W.[3]
The county borders Alleghany County, Augusta County, Highland County and Rockbridge County in Virginia, as well as land in West Virginia.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 90 named streams, 47 named summits, 8 lakes and reservoirs, 6 gaps and 9 springs, including Blue Suck Falls in the county.[5]
Towns
Bath County has no incorporated towns. Its communities are unincorporated and governed directly by the county.[6]
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Bath County?
Warm Springs.
What is the population of Bath County?
About 4,076 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Bath County?
About 529 square miles of land, plus 5.4 square miles of water.
References
- [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] Wikidata, Bath County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
- [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
- [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026
Official website: www.bathcountyva.org
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