Lancaster County, Virginia facts for kids
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Lancaster County
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Central Lancaster, the county seat, with the county courthouse visible
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Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| Founded | 1651 |
| Seat | Lancaster |
| Largest town | Kilmarnock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 231 sq mi (600 km2) |
| • Land | 133 sq mi (340 km2) |
| • Water | 98 sq mi (250 km2) 42.4% |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,919 |
| • Density | 47.27/sq mi (18.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Lancaster County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population sits at 10,919. Its county seat is Lancaster.
Located on the Northern Neck near the mouth of the Rappahannock River, Lancaster County is part of the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace wine-growing region recognized by the United States as an American Viticultural Area. Lancaster County is the most densely populated county in the Northern Neck. The largest town in Lancaster County is Kilmarnock, Virginia. The county's area code is 804.
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History
Lancaster County was established in 1651 from Northumberland and York counties. It was home to Robert King Carter in the 18th century, and remaining buildings from that time include Christ Church and St. Mary's, Whitechapel. Other historic attractions open to the public include the Lancaster Courthouse Historic District including the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Belle Isle State Park, and the Village of Morattico Historic District.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 231 square miles (600 km2), of which 133 square miles (340 km2) is land and 98 square miles (250 km2) (42.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Richmond County – northwest
- Northumberland County – north
- Middlesex County – south and southwest
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 5,638 | — | |
| 1800 | 5,375 | −4.7% | |
| 1810 | 5,592 | 4.0% | |
| 1820 | 5,517 | −1.3% | |
| 1830 | 4,801 | −13.0% | |
| 1840 | 4,628 | −3.6% | |
| 1850 | 4,708 | 1.7% | |
| 1860 | 5,151 | 9.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,355 | 4.0% | |
| 1880 | 6,160 | 15.0% | |
| 1890 | 7,191 | 16.7% | |
| 1900 | 8,949 | 24.4% | |
| 1910 | 9,752 | 9.0% | |
| 1920 | 9,757 | 0.1% | |
| 1930 | 8,896 | −8.8% | |
| 1940 | 8,786 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 8,640 | −1.7% | |
| 1960 | 9,174 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 9,126 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 10,129 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 10,896 | 7.6% | |
| 2000 | 11,567 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,391 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,919 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 7,925 | 7,441 | 69.57% | 68.15% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,166 | 2,946 | 27.79% | 26.98% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 16 | 14 | 0.14% | 0.13% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 65 | 77 | 0.57% | 0.71% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 5 | 39 | 0.04% | 0.36% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 96 | 276 | 0.84% | 2.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 118 | 125 | 1.04% | 1.14% |
| Total | 11,391 | 10,919 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
Communities
Towns
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated communities
Landmarks and attractions
Lancaster County is home to the historic church of St. Mary's, Whitechapel, founded in 1669. Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, was born in the parish of St. Mary's. Rappahannock General Hospital is in Kilmarnock, it is the only hospital on the Northern Neck. Other attractions are:
- King Carter Golf Course,
- Golden Eagle Golf Course,
- Irvington Steamboat Museum,
- Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club,
- The Tides Inn Resort Hotel,
- White Stone Beach,
- Windmill Point Beach,
- Chesapeake Boat Basin Marina,
- Belle Isle State Park,
- Chilton Woods State Forest,
- Kellum Seafood Oyster House,
- Rappahannock River Yacht Club,
- Ampro Shipyard,
- Historic Christ Church,
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lancaster (Virginia) para niños
