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In Virginia, we live in either counties or cities, they don't overlap. This system is a remnant from colonial times when leaders thought that cities and rural counties had differing needs and therefore should have different governments.
Population estimates as of 2024:
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City of Williamsburg population: 16,030
City of Poquoson population: 12,854
James City County population: 82,797
York County population: 71,410
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Source: U.S. Census
Where do I go for community, school system, or state government issues?
Click on the city or county where you live in the Historic Triangle for more information
Fun Trivia Fact: Virginia has 95 counties and 38 cities and towns
Our Local Government
County Map
City and Town Map
County Government
Each county is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors. These Supervisors appoint a County Administrator who runs county operations on a daily basis.
For information about your county government, see:
What does the county do? A LOT!
See the different departments by clicking here:
City Government
Virgnia cities are governed by an elected city council and mayor. The city council appoints a City Manager who runs daily operations.
For information abut your city government, see :
City of Williamsburg (scroll down to see council)
City of Poquoson (scroll down to see council)
The city government does A LOT!
See the different department organizational charts here:
City of Williamsburg Organizational Chart
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