Isle of Wight County, Virginia

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Isle of Wight County
U.S. county
County of Isle of Wight
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Isle of Wight
Area
• Total	363 sq mi (940 km2)
• Land	316 sq mi (820 km2)
• Water	47 sq mi (120 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	38,806
• Density	110/sq mi (41/km2)
Website	Isle of Wight County

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Isle of Wight County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,806. Its county seat is Isle of Wight.

History

Isle of Wight County was originally named Warrosquyoake Shire, a name derived from the local Native American tribe. It was one of the eight original shires of Virginia established in 1634. The name was changed to Isle of Wight County in 1637.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 363 square miles (940 km²), of which 316 square miles (820 km²) is land and 47 square miles (120 km²) (13%) is water.

Adjacent counties and cities

• Surry County (north)
• James City County (northeast)
• Newport News (east)
• Suffolk (south)
• Southampton County (west)
• Franklin (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 38,806 people, 14,678 households, and 10,872 families residing in the county. The population density was 123 people per square mile (47/km²).

Economy

The economy of Isle of Wight County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its production of Smithfield ham, a type of cured ham produced in the town of Smithfield.

Education

Isle of Wight County is served by the Isle of Wight County Schools system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.

Communities

Towns

• Smithfield
• Windsor

Unincorporated communities

• Carrollton
• Rushmere
• Zuni

Notable people

• Joseph W. Luter III, former CEO of Smithfield Foods
• Arthur Smith, country music singer and songwriter

See also

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

External links

• Isle of Wight County official website