Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Quick answer: Spotsylvania County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Spotsylvania Courthouse. Its estimated population in 2025 was 155,388, up 10.9% since 2020. It covers about 402 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Spotsylvania Courthouse |
| Established | 1721 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 155,388 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 140,611 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 10.5% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 14 of 133 |
Overview
Spotsylvania County is one of the 95 counties of Virginia.[1] The county seat is Spotsylvania Courthouse.[2] The county was established in 1721.[2] The name comes from Alexander Spotswood.[2]
Population of Spotsylvania County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Spotsylvania County at 155,388 in July 2025, up 10.9% from the April 2020 base of 140,097.[1] That made it 14th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 6th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 8,424 births and 6,292 deaths, a natural increase of 2,132.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 11,184. Moves from abroad added 2,065.[1]
Geography
Spotsylvania County covers 402.0 square miles of land and 12.7 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 45th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 387 people per square mile in 2025, so it is a mix of towns and countryside. Its geographic center lies near 38.18° N, 77.66° W.[3]
The county borders Caroline County, Culpeper County, the City of Fredericksburg, Hanover County, Louisa County, Orange County and Stafford County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 70 named streams, 2 named summits, 27 lakes and reservoirs and 4 islands in the county.[5]
Towns
Spotsylvania County has no incorporated towns. Its communities are unincorporated and governed directly by the county.[6]
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania Courthouse.
What is the population of Spotsylvania County?
About 155,388 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Spotsylvania County?
About 402 square miles of land, plus 12.7 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, Spotsylvania 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.spotsylvania.va.us
Boundary on the map: Census TIGERweb. See all counties and cities on the map.