Nassawadox, Virginia
Town · Population 520 · #164 in Virginia
About Nassawadox
Nassawadox is a tiny community in eastern Virginia, home to 520 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Nassawadox is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 788 residents per square mile.
📰 Nassawadox News Today
- Northampton County man charged in Eastern Shore shooting spree that killed 2, injured 3 others 13newsnow.com · Jul 15
- Leo Miller Kellam Obituary (2026) - Nassawadox, VA - John O. Morris Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Mar 8
- Nassawadox, VA Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 18
- Robert Lamb Obituary (2026) - Exmore, VA - Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore Legacy obituary · Jul 22
- Recovering the Past: A History That Mirrors My Own The Nature Conservancy · Apr 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nassawadox Unique
- The only place in America named Nassawadox — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nassawadox
- Little Italy — italian
- The Great Machipongo Clam Shack — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)520
Rank in state#164 of 227
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density788/sq mi
Coordinates37.4763, -75.8592