37°52′N 76°23′W / 37.86°N 76.38°W
Northumberland County | |
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 Northumberland County Courthouse in Heathsville | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
 Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°52′N 76°23′W / 37.86°N 76.38°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| Founded | 1648 |
| 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 | 41/sq mi (16/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.[1] Its county seat is Heathsville.[2] The county is located on the Northern Neck and is part of the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA winemaking appellation.
- ^ "Northumberland County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.