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Greene County, Virginia

Quick answer: Greene County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Stanardsville. Its estimated population in 2025 was 21,958, up 6.9% since 2020. It covers about 156 square miles of land.
Typecounty
County seatStanardsville
Established1838
Population, 2025 estimate21,958
Population, 2020 estimate20,601
Change 2020–20256.6%
Rank by population in Virginia78 of 133
Eaton Hollow Overlook on Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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Overview

Greene County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is Stanardsville.[2] The county was established in 1838.[2] The name comes from Nathanael Greene.[2]

Population of Greene County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Greene County at 21,958 in July 2025, up 6.9% from the April 2020 base of 20,548.[1] That made it 78th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 20th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,140 births and 1,119 deaths, a natural increase of 21.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 1,113. Moves from abroad added 269.[1]

Geography

Greene County covers 155.9 square miles of land and 0.6 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 92nd of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 141 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 38.30° N, 78.47° W.[3]

The county borders Albemarle County, Madison County, Orange County, Page County and Rockingham County.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 29 named streams, 26 named summits, 15 lakes and reservoirs, 3 gaps and 1 waterfall, including South River Falls in the county.[5]

Towns

Greene County has one incorporated town: Stanardsville (366), with its estimated 2025 population in brackets.[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Greene County?
Stanardsville.

What is the population of Greene County?
About 21,958 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is Greene County?
About 156 square miles of land, plus 0.6 square miles of water.

References

Official website: www.gcva.us

Boundary on the map: Census TIGERweb. See all counties and cities on the map.