Clintwood
Town in Dickenson County, Virginia

Clintwood is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, with 1,377 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,755 ft (535 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clinchco, 5.8 miles E.
- 1,377residents (2020 Census)
- 1,755 ftelevation · 535 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 662 / sq mipopulation density
- 24228ZIP code
About Clintwood
Clintwood is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,377 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Dickenson County.
Although originally called "Holly Creek" after a small stream that runs through the town, it was later named "Clintwood" after Major Henry Clinton Wood, a Confederate officer in the 37th Virginia Infantry Regiment.
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Living in Clintwood
- Median household income
- $52,083
- Median home value
- $162,800
- Median rent
- $714/mo
- Median age
- 52.7
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Clintwood had 1,377 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,377 |
|---|---|
| Density | 662 per sq mi (256 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clintwood at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dickenson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,377 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1532° N, 82.4599° W |
| ZIP code | 24228 |
| Official website | townofclintwood.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5117552 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clintwood
- Clinchco5.8 mi E
- Pound8.3 mi W
- Haysi10.5 mi NE
- Jenkins, KY10.7 mi W
- Payne Gap, KY11.6 mi W
- McRoberts, KY12.4 mi W
- Elkhorn City, KY13.0 mi NE
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise13.6 mi SW
- Fleming-Neon, KY13.8 mi W
- Wise13.9 mi SW
- Virgie, KY14.1 mi NW
- Breaks14.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Clintwood
What county is Clintwood in?
Clintwood is in Dickenson County, Virginia.
What is the population of Clintwood, VA?
1,377 people lived in Clintwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clintwood, VA?
The ZIP code of Clintwood is 24228.
What is the elevation of Clintwood?
1,755 feet (535 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clintwood?
Clinchco (5.8 mi), Pound (8.3 mi), Haysi (10.5 mi), Jenkins (10.7 mi), Payne Gap (11.6 mi).
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