Page County, Virginia
Quick answer: Page County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Luray. Its estimated population in 2025 was 23,762, up 0.2% since 2020. It covers about 310 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Luray |
| Established | 1831 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 23,762 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 23,695 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 0.3% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 74 of 133 |
Overview
Page County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is Luray.[2] The county was established in 1831.[2] The name comes from John Page.[2]
Population of Page County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Page County at 23,762 in July 2025, up 0.2% from the April 2020 base of 23,713.[1] That made it 74th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 86th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,079 births and 1,864 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 785.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 733. Moves from abroad added 113.[1]
Geography
Page County covers 310.0 square miles of land and 3.2 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 67th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 77 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 38.62° N, 78.49° W.[3]
The county borders Greene County, Madison County, Rappahannock County, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County and Warren County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 49 named streams, 52 named summits, 6 lakes and reservoirs, 12 gaps and 1 island, including Goods Falls, Lewis Spring Falls in the county.[5]
Towns
Page County has 3 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Luray (4,823), Shenandoah (2,480), Stanley (1,704).[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Page County?
Luray.
What is the population of Page County?
About 23,762 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Page County?
About 310 square miles of land, plus 3.2 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, Page 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.co.page.va.us
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