Nottoway County, Virginia
Quick answer: Nottoway County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Nottoway. Its estimated population in 2025 was 15,796, up 1.0% since 2020. It covers about 314 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Nottoway |
| Established | 1789 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 15,796 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 15,642 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 1.0% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 94 of 133 |
Overview
Nottoway County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Nottoway.[2] The county was established in 1789.[2] The name comes from Nottoway people.[2]
Population of Nottoway County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Nottoway County at 15,796 in July 2025, up 1.0% from the April 2020 base of 15,644.[1] That made it 94th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 76th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 759 births and 1,120 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 361.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 411. Moves from abroad added 107.[1]
Geography
Nottoway County covers 314.4 square miles of land and 1.7 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 66th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 50 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.14° N, 78.05° W.[3]
The county borders Amelia County, Brunswick County, Dinwiddie County, Lunenburg County and Prince Edward County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 23 named streams, 10 lakes and reservoirs and 1 spring in the county.[5]
Towns
Nottoway County has 3 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Blackstone (3,389), Crewe (2,279), Burkeville (425).[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Nottoway County?
Nottoway.
What is the population of Nottoway County?
About 15,796 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Nottoway County?
About 314 square miles of land, plus 1.7 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, Nottoway 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.nottoway.org
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