King George County, Virginia

Quick answer: King George County is a county in Virginia with its seat at King George. Its estimated population in 2025 was 29,646, up 11.0% since 2020. It covers about 180 square miles of land.

Overview

King George County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is King George.[2] The county was established in 1720.[2] The name comes from Francis Conway and George I of Great Britain.[2]

Population of King George County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of King George County at 29,646 in July 2025, up 11.0% from the April 2020 base of 26,720.[1] That made it 60th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 5th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,602 births and 1,237 deaths, a natural increase of 365.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 2,451. Moves from abroad added 138.[1]

Geography

King George County covers 179.6 square miles of land and 8.1 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 90th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 165 people per square mile in 2025, so it is a mix of towns and countryside. Its geographic center lies near 38.28° N, 77.16° W.[3]

The county borders Caroline County, Essex County, Stafford County and Westmoreland County in Virginia, as well as land in Maryland.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 24 named streams, 10 lakes and reservoirs and 2 islands in the county.[5]

Towns

King George 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 George County?
King George.

What is the population of King George County?
About 29,646 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is King George County?
About 180 square miles of land, plus 8.1 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, King George 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.king-george.va.us

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