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Smallest Cities in Virginia

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Smallest Cities — Virginia

1 Bluefield 5,016
2 Falmouth 5,036
3 Richlands 5,188
4 Bealeton 5,193
5 Big Stone Gap 5,193
6 Quantico Base 5,491
7 Dulles Town Center 5,541
8 Moorefield 5,598
9 Crosspointe 5,632
10 Emporia 5,633
11 Covington 5,671
12 Marion 5,694
13 Dumfries 5,749
14 Ettrick 5,760
15 Stafford Courthouse 5,780
16 Bensley 5,819
17 Woodstock 5,851
18 Massanetta Springs 6,028
19 Potomac Mills 6,122
20 Pimmit Hills 6,395
21 Braddock 6,404
22 Belle Haven 6,590
23 Buena Vista 6,612
24 Bridgewater 6,650
25 Galax 6,698
26 Bedford 6,703
27 South Run 6,714
28 Spotsylvania Courthouse 6,793
29 Aquia Harbour 6,917
30 Hutchison 6,936
31 Sandston 7,011
32 Long Branch 7,066
33 Floris 7,135
34 Strasburg 7,162
35 Woodlake 7,373
36 Lexington 7,420
37 Mantua 7,447
38 North Springfield 7,511
39 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) 7,513
40 Laurel Hill 7,551
41 Farmville 7,613
42 Collinsville 7,645
43 Ashland 7,667
44 South Boston 7,896
45 Carrollton 7,903
46 Greenbriar 7,989
47 Vinton 8,038
48 Fort Belvoir 8,107
49 Lake of the Woods 8,165
50 Franklin 8,212
51 Wytheville 8,224
52 Fort Lee 8,318
53 Abingdon 8,332
54 Dumbarton 8,407
55 Bellwood 8,489
56 Innsbrook 8,559
57 Hollymead 8,566
58 Fair Lakes 8,617
59 Montrose 8,624
60 Smithfield 8,729
61 Dunn Loring 8,782
62 Rockwood 8,834
63 Pulaski 8,937
64 Purcellville 8,974
65 University of Virginia 9,159
66 Seven Corners 9,171
67 Crozet 9,211
68 Countryside 9,521
69 Belmont 9,525
70 Fishersville 9,546
71 George Mason 9,954
72 Woodburn 10,046
73 Warrenton 10,151
74 Difficult Run 10,202
75 Independent Hill 10,217
76 Loudoun Valley Estates 10,323
77 Madison Heights 10,398
78 Lake Barcroft 10,678
79 Yorkshire 10,678
80 Lake Monticello 10,820
81 Gloucester Point 11,159
82 Lowes Island 11,199
83 Triangle 11,265
84 New Baltimore 11,595
85 Dranesville 11,860
86 Stuarts Draft 11,920
87 Wyndham 12,084
88 Fairfax Station 12,298
89 Manchester 12,347
90 Newington Forest 12,434
91 Forest 12,476
92 Cascades 12,489
93 Poquoson 12,556
94 Lansdowne 12,603
95 Timberlake 12,833
96 Lakeside 12,845
97 Sugarland Run 12,920
98 Mount Vernon 13,120
99 Huntington 13,250
100 Kings Park West 13,281

The smallest cities in Virginia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bluefield has a population of just 5,016. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,016 residents, Bluefield is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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