Location
Washington County is located in Southwest Virginia. Interstate 81 runs through the county's central valley and intersects with Interstate 77 approximately 55 miles northeast of the Town of Abingdon, Washington County's seat of government.

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Population

Census
Washington County
Abingdon
Damascus
Glade Spring
1980
46,487
4,318*
1,330
1,722
1990
45,887
7,681
918
1,435
2000
51,103
7,780
981
1,374

2010

54,443

8,009

1,066

1,525
         

Virginia Population

8,001,024

      

US Population

308,745,538

      

*In 1987, Abingdon annexed 5.5 sq. miles of Washington County. Based on the new town boundaries, Abingdon's 1980 population was 7,027.

Links for Demographic Information Description
Virginia Economic Bridge Quick Look at Washington County, unemployment and wages
Virginia's aCorridor 19 page profile of Washington County
   
Link to School Information  
Washington County School Guide Comprehensive guide to all schools in Washington County
 
Weather
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Climate

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Elevation:

 30.5°F
73°F
45"
15"
4,400
1,100

1,698' - 5,520'
Washington County
is in attainment for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards, except for a small area around Whitetop Mountain that is non-attainment for ozone.



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