Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie County, a 502-square-mile community, is strategically situated at an important highway crossroads of I-85 and I-95 and railroad crossroads of Norfolk Southern and CSX lines. Not only is it an important freight crossroads with major distribution employers such as Walmart and Amazon.com located in the county, but it has a growing general aviation airport and serves as a great housing location with access to employment opportunities throughout the MSA. A primarily rural and suburban county, Dinwiddie offers an array of significant recreation amenities including Lake Chesdin, Virginia Motorsports Park, Pamplin Historical Park, and more.
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At A Glance
Population
| 2010 | 2015 | 5-Year Change | 2020 Projection |
| 27,449 | 28,110 | 2.41% | 29,396 |
Towns, Villages & Districts
| Church Road | Ford | Sutherland |
| Darvils | Five Forks | Wilsons |
| DeWitt | McKenney |
Utility Providers
- Electricity: Dominion Virginia Power, Prince George Electric Cooperative, Southside Electric Cooperative
- Waste Management: Dinwiddie County Waste Management Department
- Natural Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia
- Telecommunications: Mid-Atlantic Broadband, Earthlink, Comcast, Verizon, Windstream
Taxes
| Type | Assessment Ratio | Nominal Tax Rate |
| Non-Manufacturer’s Personal Property | 20% | $4.90 |
| Machinery & Tools | 20% | $3.30 |
| Real Estate | 100% | $0.79 |
Manufacturers Taxes | Non-Manufacturers Taxes | Commissioner of Revenue
Political Representation
U.S. Congress
- A. Donald McEachin, D, 4th
U.S. Senate
- Mark Warner
- Tim Kaine
Virginia House of Delegates
- Lashrecse D. Aird, D, 63rd
- Roslyn C. Tyler, D, 75th
Virginia Senate
- Joseph D. Morrissey, D, 16th
- Frank Ruff, Jr., R, 15th
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Weldon Cooper Center, Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Economic Development Partnership,VGR Internal Database