Mecklenburg County GIS Maps
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, has 30,319 residents and covers 625.3 square miles. The population declined 7.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Mecklenburg County is 51117.
South Hill is the county's largest population center. Mecklenburg County also includes 10 zip codes, 1 public school district and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Mecklenburg County Trends
- Population
- 30,319▾
- Median Home Value
- $169,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,907▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Mecklenburg County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Mecklenburg County Population
Mecklenburg County had 30,319 residents in 2020. That was 7.4% lower than in 2010. Mecklenburg County had 1,961 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 48 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include South Hill, Chase City and Clarksville.
Population Trend in Mecklenburg County VA
Mecklenburg County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mecklenburg County Zip Codes
Mecklenburg County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include South Hill (23970), Chase City (23924) and Clarksville (23927). South Hill is the largest zip by population, with about 8,002 residents or 26% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 59% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mecklenburg County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23970 | South Hill | 8,002 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 23924 | Chase City | 5,538 | ▾ -11.1% |
| 23927 | Clarksville | 4,483 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 23950 | La Crosse | 3,482 | ▴ 4% |
| 23917 | Boydton | 2,704 | ▾ -26.6% |
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Mecklenburg County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mecklenburg County Demographics
Mecklenburg County has a median age of 48.8, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 18.5% of residents are under 18, while 26.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26.6% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 21.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Mecklenburg County VA
Median Age
48.8
Under 18
18.5%
Age 65+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
Mecklenburg County School Districts
Mecklenburg County is served by 1 public school district with 3,907 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Mecklenburg County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County Public Schools | 3,907 | 100% | ▾ -0.8% |
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Mecklenburg County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mecklenburg County Housing & Real Estate
Mecklenburg County has a median home value of $169,400 and a median gross rent of $804. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $368,650 and homes spent about 77 days on the market.
Mecklenburg County Housing Mix
Mecklenburg County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mecklenburg County Housing Trends
Mecklenburg County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mecklenburg County, VA
Mecklenburg County has 1,577 business listings across 364 categories. The largest categories in Mecklenburg County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (86, 5.5%), Baptist Church (48, 3.0%), and Gas Stations (38, 2.4%). The full Mecklenburg County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mecklenburg County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mecklenburg County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 86 | 5.5% |
| Baptist Church | 48 | 3.0% |
| Gas Stations | 38 | 2.4% |
| Auto Repair | 33 | 2.1% |
| Lake | 31 | 2.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 29 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 28 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 25 | 1.6% |
| Beauty Salons | 24 | 1.5% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 23 | 1.5% |
Mecklenburg County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Rehab Management | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | South Hill |
| 216 Virginia Ave Boutique Guest Stay | Accommodation | Clarksville |
| Creedle Jones Alga | Accountant | South Hill |
| Mermaid Cove | Active Life | Boydton |
| Addiction Treatment South Hill | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | South Hill |
| Pappy's Haunted Trails | Agricultural Cooperatives | La Crosse |
| Berry Hill Irrigation, Inc. | Agricultural Service | Buffalo Junction |
| Chase City Municipal Airport | Airport | Chase City |
| Lake Country Regional Airport (W63) | Airport Terminal | Clarksville |
| Southside Rescue Squad Inc | Ambulance And Ems Services | South Hill |
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Mecklenburg County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mecklenburg County Basemaps
Mecklenburg County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Mecklenburg County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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