Greensville County, Virginia
Quick answer: Greensville County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Emporia. Its estimated population in 2025 was 11,181, down 1.9% since 2020. It covers about 295 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Emporia |
| Established | 1780 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 11,181 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 11,387 |
| Change 2020–2025 | -1.8% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 111 of 133 |
Overview
Greensville County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Emporia.[2] The county was established in 1780.[2] The name comes from Richard Grenville.[2]
Population of Greensville County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Greensville County at 11,181 in July 2025, down 1.9% from the April 2020 base of 11,394.[1] That made it 111th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 112th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 538 births and 847 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 309.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 35. Moves from abroad added 52.[1]
Geography
Greensville County covers 295.4 square miles of land and 1.6 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 69th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 38 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 36.68° N, 77.56° W.[3]
The county borders Brunswick County, Dinwiddie County, the City of Emporia, Southampton County and Sussex County in Virginia, as well as land in North Carolina.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 27 named streams and 13 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]
Towns
Greensville County has one incorporated town: Jarratt (514, 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 Greensville County?
Emporia.
What is the population of Greensville County?
About 11,181 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Greensville County?
About 295 square miles of land, plus 1.6 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, Greensville 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.greensvillecountyva.gov
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