Buckingham County, VA

Buckingham County, Virginia is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,824. Its county seat is Buckingham.

History

Buckingham County was established in 1761 from the southeastern portion of Albemarle County. The county was named for either the English county of Buckinghamshire or for the estate of Archibald Cary, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 584 square miles (1,510 km²), of which 580 square miles (1,500 km²) is land and 4.3 square miles (11 km²) (0.7%) is water. The James River forms the county's northern border.

Adjacent counties

• Fluvanna County - northeast
• Cumberland County - east
• Prince Edward County - south
• Appomattox County - southwest
• Nelson County - northwest

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 16,824 people, 6,000 households, and 4,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 29 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,000 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (4.6/km²).

Government and infrastructure

The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors, with each member representing one of the six magisterial districts. The county also has a county administrator who oversees the day-to-day operations.

Education

Buckingham County is served by Buckingham County Public Schools, which includes Buckingham County High School, Buckingham County Middle School, and several elementary schools.

Communities

Towns

• Dillwyn

Unincorporated communities

• Arvonia
• New Canton
• Sheppards

Notable people

• Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," was born in Buckingham County.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Buckingham County, Virginia
• List of counties in Virginia