Richmond County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population sits at 8,923. Its county seat is Warsaw. The rural county should not be confused with the large city and state capital Richmond, Virginia. It was formed in 1692 when the first Rappahannock County was divided to form Richmond County and Essex County.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (11.5%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Westmoreland County – north
- Northumberland County – east
- Lancaster County – southeast
- Essex County – southwest
National protected area
- Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (part) Franklin, Island Farm, Laurel Grove, Peter, Tayloe, Wellford, Wilna, Wright units; Menokin, Wellford easements