Fluvanna County, Virginia
Quick answer: Fluvanna County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Palmyra. Its estimated population in 2025 was 28,975, up 6.3% since 2020. It covers about 287 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Palmyra |
| Established | 1777 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 28,975 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 27,289 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 6.2% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 63 of 133 |
Overview
Virginia has 95 counties, and Fluvanna County is one of them.[1] The county seat is Palmyra.[2] The county was established in 1777.[2] The name comes from James River.[2]
Population of Fluvanna County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Fluvanna County at 28,975 in July 2025, up 6.3% from the April 2020 base of 27,248.[1] That made it 63rd of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 28th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,358 births and 1,351 deaths, a natural increase of 7.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 1,712. Moves from abroad added 25.[1]
Geography
Fluvanna County covers 287.1 square miles of land and 4.1 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 70th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 101 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.83° N, 78.28° W.[3]
The county borders Albemarle County, Buckingham County, Cumberland County, Goochland County and Louisa County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 45 named streams, 3 named summits, 10 lakes and reservoirs and 8 islands in the county.[5]
Towns
Fluvanna County has one incorporated town: Scottsville (40, part), with its estimated 2025 population in brackets.[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities. "Part" means only the share of the town inside this county.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Fluvanna County?
Palmyra.
What is the population of Fluvanna County?
About 28,975 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Fluvanna County?
About 287 square miles of land, plus 4.1 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, Fluvanna 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.fluvanna.va.us
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