Fauquier County, Virginia
county in Virginia, United States
Fauquier /fɔːˈkɪər/ is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,972.[1] The county seat is Warrenton.[2]
Fauquier County | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Fauquier County Courthouse in Warrenton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
 Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′N 77°49′W / 38.74°N 77.81°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| Founded | 1759 |
| Named for | Francis Fauquier |
| Seat | Warrenton |
| Largest town | Warrenton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 651 sq mi (1,690 km2) |
| • Land | 647 sq mi (1,680 km2) |
| • Water | 3.8 sq mi (10 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 72,972 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
| Website | www.fauquiercounty.gov |
The county is one of the fastest-growing and richest counties in the United States.
References change
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Fauquier County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
This short article about a place or feature in the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.