Smyth County, Virginia

Smyth County
Smyth County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
	Virginia's location within the U.S.
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Country	United States ;
State	Virginia
Founded	1832
Seat	Marion
Area
• Total	452 sq mi (1,170 km2)
• Land	451 sq mi (1,170 km2)
• Water	1.3 sq mi (3 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	29,000
• Density	64/sq mi (25/km2)
Website	[[1] www.smythcounty.org/%20www.smythcounty.org]]

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Smyth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was approximately 29,000. The county seat is Marion.

History[edit | edit source]

Smyth County was formed in 1832 from parts of Washington and Wythe counties. It was named after General Alexander Smyth, a distinguished military figure and political leader.

Smyth County is situated in the southwestern part of Virginia. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 452 square miles, of which 451 square miles is land and 1.3 square miles (0.3%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Tazewell County - north
Bland County - northeast
Wythe County - east
Grayson County - southeast
Washington County - southwest

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were approximately 29,000 people residing in the county. The population density was 64 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Smyth County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. The county is home to several manufacturing plants and agricultural enterprises.

Education[edit | edit source]

Smyth County Public Schools operates the public school system in the county. The county is also served by the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center and Emory and Henry College.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Major highways that run through Smyth County include Interstate 81, U.S. Route 11, and U.S. Route 16.

Communities[edit | edit source]

Towns[edit | edit source]

Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Alexander Smyth, the county's namesake, was a notable military figure and political leader.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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