Charlotte County, Virginia
Quick answer: Charlotte County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Charlotte Court House. Its estimated population in 2025 was 11,401, down 1.1% since 2020. It covers about 475 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Charlotte Court House |
| Established | 1764 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 11,401 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 11,538 |
| Change 2020–2025 | -1.2% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 110 of 133 |
Overview
Charlotte County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is Charlotte Court House.[2] The county was established in 1764.[2] The name comes from Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.[2]
Population of Charlotte County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Charlotte County at 11,401 in July 2025, down 1.1% from the April 2020 base of 11,530.[1] That made it 110th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 101st for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 772 births and 995 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 223.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 94. Moves from abroad were -1.[1]
Geography
Charlotte County covers 475.3 square miles of land and 2.2 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 28th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 24 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.01° N, 78.66° W.[3]
The county borders Appomattox County, Campbell County, Halifax County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County and Prince Edward County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 73 named streams and 16 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]
Towns
Charlotte County has 4 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Keysville (791), Drakes Branch (519), Charlotte Court House (499), Phenix (223).[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Charlotte County?
Charlotte Court House.
What is the population of Charlotte County?
About 11,401 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Charlotte County?
About 475 square miles of land, plus 2.2 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, Charlotte 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.charlottecountyva.gov
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