Bland County, Virginia
Bland County, Virginia
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County | |
 Location in the state of Virginia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Founded | 1861 |
| County seat | Bland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 358 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Land | 358 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,924 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 |
Bland County is a county located in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,924. Its county seat is the town of Bland.
History[edit | edit source]
Bland County was established in 1861 from parts of Wythe, Tazewell, and Giles counties. It was named after Richard Bland, a Virginia statesman and member of the Continental Congress.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Bland County is part of the Appalachian Mountains region. The county has a total area of 358 square miles, of which 358 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The county is characterized by its mountainous terrain and rural landscape.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Giles County - northeast
- Pulaski County - east
- Wythe County - south
- Smyth County - southwest
- Tazewell County - west
- Mercer County, West Virginia - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, Bland County had a population of 5,924. The population density was low, reflecting the county's rural nature. The county's demographic profile includes a majority of residents identifying as White, with smaller percentages of other racial and ethnic groups.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Bland County is primarily based on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing. The county's rural setting and natural resources support these industries.
Education[edit | edit source]
Bland County is served by the Bland County Public Schools system, which includes an elementary school and a combined middle and high school.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Bland County is traversed by several major highways, including Interstate 77, which provides access to the county and connects it to other regions.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
- Bland (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
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External links[edit | edit source]
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