Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Quick answer: Mecklenburg County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Boydton. Its estimated population in 2025 was 30,747, up 1.4% since 2020. It covers about 625 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Boydton |
| Established | 1765 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 30,747 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 30,285 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 1.5% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 58 of 133 |
Overview
Mecklenburg County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Boydton.[2] The county was established in 1765.[2] The name comes from Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.[2]
Population of Mecklenburg County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Mecklenburg County at 30,747 in July 2025, up 1.4% from the April 2020 base of 30,316.[1] That made it 58th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 70th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,531 births and 2,791 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 1,260.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 1,365. Moves from abroad added 313.[1]
Geography
Mecklenburg County covers 625.3 square miles of land and 53.9 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 9th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 49 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 36.69° N, 78.37° W.[3]
The county borders Brunswick County, Charlotte County, Halifax County and Lunenburg County in Virginia, as well as land in North Carolina.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 98 named streams, 1 named summit, 14 lakes and reservoirs, 12 islands and 1 waterfall, including Eagle Point Falls (historical) in the county.[5]
Towns
Mecklenburg County has 6 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: South Hill (4,889), Chase City (2,054), Clarksville (1,303, part), La Crosse (605), Boydton (301), Brodnax (49, part).[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 Mecklenburg County?
Boydton.
What is the population of Mecklenburg County?
About 30,747 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Mecklenburg County?
About 625 square miles of land, plus 53.9 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, Mecklenburg 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.mecklenburgva.com
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