Prince Edward County, Virginia
Quick answer: Prince Edward County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Farmville. Its estimated population in 2025 was 22,391, up 2.5% since 2020. It covers about 350 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Farmville |
| Established | 1752 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 22,391 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 21,879 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 2.3% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 77 of 133 |
Overview
Prince Edward County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Farmville.[2] The county was established in 1752.[2] The name comes from Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany.[2]
Population of Prince Edward County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Prince Edward County at 22,391 in July 2025, up 2.5% from the April 2020 base of 21,837.[1] That made it 77th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 54th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,153 births and 1,388 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 235.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 608. Moves from abroad added 166.[1]
Geography
Prince Edward County covers 349.9 square miles of land and 3.9 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 55th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 64 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.22° N, 78.43° W.[3]
The county borders Amelia County, Appomattox County, Buckingham County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Lunenburg County and Nottoway County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 57 named streams, 3 named summits and 24 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]
Towns
Prince Edward County has 2 incorporated towns. With their estimated 2025 populations, they are: Farmville (7,061, part), Pamplin City (24, 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 Prince Edward County?
Farmville.
What is the population of Prince Edward County?
About 22,391 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Prince Edward County?
About 350 square miles of land, plus 3.9 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, Prince Edward 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.prince-edward.va.us
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