King and Queen County, Virginia

Quick answer: King and Queen County is a county in Virginia with its seat at King and Queen Court House. Its estimated population in 2025 was 6,743, up 2.1% since 2020. It covers about 315 square miles of land.

Overview

King and Queen County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is King and Queen Court House.[2] The county was established in 1691.[2] The name comes from William III of England.[2]

Population of King and Queen County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of King and Queen County at 6,743 in July 2025, up 2.1% from the April 2020 base of 6,603.[1] That made it 122nd of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 59th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 316 births and 548 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 232.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 379. Moves from abroad added 0.[1]

Geography

King and Queen County covers 315.1 square miles of land and 11.2 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 65th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 21 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.72° N, 76.91° W.[3]

The county borders Caroline County, Essex County, Gloucester County, James City County, King William County, Middlesex County and New Kent County.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 45 named streams, 1 named summit, 17 lakes and reservoirs and 1 island in the county.[5]

Towns

King and Queen 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 King and Queen County?
King and Queen Court House.

What is the population of King and Queen County?
About 6,743 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is King and Queen County?
About 315 square miles of land, plus 11.2 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, King and Queen 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.kingandqueenco.net

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