Campbell County, Virginia
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County of Campbell | |
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Country | United States
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Seat | Rustburg |
Area | |
• Total | 507 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
• Land | 504 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
• Water | 3 sq mi (8 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 55,596 |
• Density | 110/sq mi (42/km2) |
Website | [[1] www |
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Campbell County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,596. Its county seat is Rustburg. Campbell County is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[edit | edit source]
Campbell County was established in 1782 from part of Bedford County. It was named for General William Campbell, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,310 km²), of which 504 square miles (1,310 km²) is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) (0.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Lynchburg (independent city)
- Amherst County
- Appomattox County
- Bedford County
- Charlotte County
- Halifax County
- Pittsylvania County
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 55,596 people, 21,000 households, and 15,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile (42/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.5% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Campbell County is governed by a Board of Supervisors consisting of seven members, each elected from one of the county's seven magisterial districts. The county also has a county administrator who oversees the day-to-day operations of the county government.
Education[edit | edit source]
The county is served by Campbell County Public Schools, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to several private schools and is in proximity to higher education institutions in Lynchburg.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Census-designated places[edit | edit source]
- Rustburg (county seat)
- Timberlake
Other unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- General William Campbell, namesake of the county and a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Campbell County, Virginia
- List of counties in Virginia
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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