Richmond County, Virginia
Quick answer: Richmond County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Warsaw. Its estimated population in 2025 was 9,294, up 4.2% since 2020. It covers about 191 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Warsaw |
| Established | 1692 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 9,294 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 8,919 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 4.2% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 117 of 133 |
Overview
Richmond County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Warsaw.[2] The county was established in 1692.[2] The name comes from Richmond.[2]
Population of Richmond County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Richmond County at 9,294 in July 2025, up 4.2% from the April 2020 base of 8,919.[1] That made it 117th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 39th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 443 births and 679 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 236.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 499. Moves from abroad added 123.[1]
Geography
Richmond County covers 191.5 square miles of land and 24.9 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 87th 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 37.94° N, 76.73° W.[3]
The county borders Essex County, Lancaster County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County and Westmoreland County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 53 named streams, 7 named summits, 7 lakes and reservoirs and 3 islands in the county.[5]
Towns
Richmond County has one incorporated town: Warsaw (1,692), with its estimated 2025 population in brackets.[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Richmond County?
Warsaw.
What is the population of Richmond County?
About 9,294 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Richmond County?
About 191 square miles of land, plus 24.9 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, Richmond 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: co.richmond.va.us
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