Northumberland County, Virginia
Northumberland County, Virginia | |
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Northumberland County Courthouse in Heathsville | |
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Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°52′N 76°23′W / 37.86°N 76.38°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Founded | 1648 |
| Named after | Northumberland |
| Seat | Heathsville |
| Largest community | Heathsville |
| Area | |
• Total | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Land | 191 sq mi (490 km2) |
| • Water | 94 sq mi (240 km2) 33.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,839 |
| • Density | 62.0/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Northumberland County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 11,839. Its county seat is Heathsville. The county is located on the Northern Neck and is part of the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA winemaking appellation.