Frederick County, Virginia

Frederick County
The Old Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester
The Old Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester
Map of Virginia highlighting Frederick County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°13′N 78°16′W / 39.21°N 78.26°W / 39.21; -78.26
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1743
Named forFrederick, Prince of Wales
SeatWinchester
Largest townStephens City
Area
 • Total415 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Land413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Water2 sq mi (5 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total91,419
 • Density200/sq mi (80/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.fcva.us

Frederick County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 91,419.[1] Its county seat is Winchester.[2] The county was formed in 1743 by the splitting of Orange County. It is Virginia's northernmost county.

Frederick County is included in the Winchester, VA-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

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