Lancaster County, Virginia
Quick answer: Lancaster County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Lancaster. Its estimated population in 2025 was 10,995, up 0.7% since 2020. It covers about 133 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Lancaster |
| Established | 1651 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 10,995 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 10,899 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 0.9% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 112 of 133 |
Overview
Lancaster County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is Lancaster.[2] The county was established in 1651.[2] The name comes from Lancaster.[2]
Population of Lancaster County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Lancaster County at 10,995 in July 2025, up 0.7% from the April 2020 base of 10,918.[1] That made it 112th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 80th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 348 births and 1,213 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 865.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 911. Moves from abroad added 43.[1]
Geography
Lancaster County covers 133.3 square miles of land and 98.1 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 94th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 82 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.70° N, 76.41° W.[3]
The county borders Accomack County, Essex County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County and Richmond County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 52 named streams, 10 lakes and reservoirs and 4 islands in the county.[5]
Towns
Lancaster County has 3 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Kilmarnock (1,381, part), Irvington (470), White Stone (386).[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 Lancaster County?
Lancaster.
What is the population of Lancaster County?
About 10,995 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Lancaster County?
About 133 square miles of land, plus 98.1 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, Lancaster 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.lancova.com
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