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Washington County, Virginia

6 public bodies govern here, 2 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 2 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
53,926
Median household income
$64,552
±3,311
Unemployed
3.0%
721 of 24,306 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
83.8%
18,534 of 22,112 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Washington County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Washington53,635 (2021)1 Government Center Pl, Abingdon—

Cities, towns and villages 3

Cities, towns and villages in Washington County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Town of Abingdon8,321 (2021)Po Box 789, AbingdonWebsite
Town of Damascus787 (2021)Po Box 576, DamascusWebsite
Town of Glade Spring1,364 (2021)Po Box 98, Glade Spring—

Special districts 2

Special districts in Washington County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail AuthorityCorrectional institutionsPo Box 279, MeadowviewWebsite
Holston River Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation448 Commerce Dr, Abingdon—

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • A. Linwood Holton Governor's School

    Specialized district1 schools

    One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA, 24210

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Washington County Public Schools

    School district17 schools

    812 Thompson Dr, Abingdon, VA, 24210

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Damascus Farmers' Market

    208 West Laurel Damascus, VA, 24236

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Abingdon Farmers Market

    Corner of Remsburg Drive & Cummings St, Abingdon, VA, 24212

    SNAP / EBTSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-27. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.