General

Stafford County is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is a suburb outside of Washington D.C. It is approximately 40 miles south of D.C. It is part of the Northern Virginia region, and the D.C. area. It is one of the fastest growing, and highest-income counties in America.

Population: 163,380 (2022)
Cities: Stafford, Falmouth, Aquia Harbour, Southern Gateway
Superintendent: Thomas W. staffordschools.net
Congressional district: 7th
Founded: 1664
Largest community: Aquia Harbor
Named for: Staffordshire, England