Bland County, Virginia
Quick answer: Bland County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Bland. Its estimated population in 2025 was 6,151, down 1.9% since 2020. It covers about 358 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Bland |
| Established | 1861 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 6,151 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 6,255 |
| Change 2020–2025 | -1.7% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 127 of 133 |
Overview
Bland County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Bland.[2] The county was established in 1861.[2] The name comes from Richard Bland.[2]
Population of Bland County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Bland County at 6,151 in July 2025, down 1.9% from the April 2020 base of 6,272.[1] That made it 127th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 115th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 228 births and 494 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 266.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 143. Moves from abroad added 0.[1]
Geography
Bland County covers 357.6 square miles of land and 1.0 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 52nd of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 17 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.13° N, 81.13° W.[3]
The county borders Giles County, Pulaski County, Smyth County, Tazewell County and Wythe County in Virginia, as well as land in West Virginia.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 56 named streams, 6 named summits, 1 lake or reservoir, 2 gaps and 2 springs in the county.[5]
Towns
Bland 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 Bland County?
Bland.
What is the population of Bland County?
About 6,151 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Bland County?
About 358 square miles of land, plus 1.0 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, Bland 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.blandcountyva.gov
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