Charles City County, Virginia

Quick answer: Charles City County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Charles City. Its estimated population in 2025 was 6,623, down 2.2% since 2020. It covers about 183 square miles of land.

Overview

Charles City County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Charles City.[2] The county was established in 1634.[2] The name comes from Charles I of England.[2]

Population of Charles City County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Charles City County at 6,623 in July 2025, down 2.2% from the April 2020 base of 6,772.[1] That made it 125th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 117th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 210 births and 507 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 297.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 151. Moves from abroad were -1.[1]

Geography

Charles City County covers 182.9 square miles of land and 21.3 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 89th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 36 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.36° N, 77.05° W.[3]

The county borders Chesterfield County, Henrico County, James City County, New Kent County, Prince George County and Surry County.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 31 named streams, 2 named summits, 3 lakes and reservoirs and 2 islands in the county.[5]

Towns

Charles City 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 Charles City County?
Charles City.

What is the population of Charles City County?
About 6,623 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is Charles City County?
About 183 square miles of land, plus 21.3 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, Charles City 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.co.charles-city.va.us

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