Lunenburg County, Virginia

Quick answer: Lunenburg County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Lunenburg. Its estimated population in 2025 was 12,058, up 1.0% since 2020. It covers about 432 square miles of land.

Overview

Lunenburg County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Lunenburg.[2] The county was established in 1746.[2] The name comes from Brunswick-Lüneburg.[2]

Population of Lunenburg County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Lunenburg County at 12,058 in July 2025, up 1.0% from the April 2020 base of 11,937.[1] That made it 108th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 74th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 610 births and 917 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 307.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 318. Moves from abroad added 117.[1]

Geography

Lunenburg County covers 431.7 square miles of land and 0.7 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 40th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 28 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 36.95° N, 78.24° W.[3]

The county borders Brunswick County, Charlotte County, Mecklenburg County, Nottoway County and Prince Edward County.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 44 named streams and 6 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]

Towns

Lunenburg County has 2 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Victoria (1,744), Kenbridge (1,103).[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Lunenburg County?
Lunenburg.

What is the population of Lunenburg County?
About 12,058 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is Lunenburg County?
About 432 square miles of land, plus 0.7 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, Lunenburg 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.lunenburgva.org

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