King William County, Virginia

King_William_County_Courthouse_001

King William County
U.S. county
County of King William
[[File:Map of {{{state}}} highlighting {{{county}}}.svg|300px|alt=Map of {{{state}}} highlighting King William County|Location within the U.S. state of [[{{{state}}}]]]] Location within the U.S. state of [[{{{state}}}]]
[[File:{{{state}}} in United States.svg|300px|alt=Map of the United States highlighting {{{state}}}|{{{state}}}'s location within the U.S.]] {{{state}}}'s location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	King William
Area
• Total	286 sq mi (740 km2)
• Land	274 sq mi (710 km2)
• Water	12 sq mi (30 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	17,210
• Density	60/sq mi (23/km2)
Website	www.kingwilliamcounty.us

[[Category:{{{state}}} counties]]

King William County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,210. Its county seat is King William.

History

King William County was established in 1702 from King and Queen County. It was named for King William III of England. The county is known for its rich history and significant contributions to the early development of Virginia.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 286 square miles (740 km²), of which 274 square miles (710 km²) is land and 12 square miles (31 km²) (4.2%) is water. The county is bordered by the Mattaponi River to the north and the Pamunkey River to the south.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 17,210 people, 6,500 households, and 4,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with significant African American and smaller Native American populations.

Government and Politics

King William County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which consists of representatives from each of the county's five districts. The county also has a County Administrator who oversees the daily operations of the county government.

Education

The county is served by the King William County Public Schools system, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby cities.

Economy

The economy of King William County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county's location near major transportation routes makes it an attractive location for businesses.

Communities

Towns

• West Point

Unincorporated communities

• Aylett
• Manquin
• Walkerton

Notable People

• George Washington - First President of the United States, who had connections to the county through his family.

See also

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

External links

• Official website