Boykins, Virginia
Town · Population 510 · #168 in Virginia
About Boykins
Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Boykins is a tiny community counting 510 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Boykins is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 739 residents per square mile.
📰 Boykins News Today
- Charles Stephen Whittemore Obituary Mar 4, 2026 wrightfuneralhome.org · Mar 4
- Portsmouth man wanted for assault arrested in Southampton County 13newsnow.com · May 14
- Family domestic dispute takes deadly turn - Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald · Aug 10
- Southampton County deputy injured during arrest of wanted Portsmouth man WAVY.com · May 15
- Ernestine Marie Boykins Obituary (2026) - Chesapeake, VA - Metropolitan Funeral Service - Berkley Chapel Legacy obituary · Mar 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Boykins Unique
- The only place in America named Boykins — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Boykins
- Big Mama's Country Restaurant — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Boykins
- Woodland Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)510
Rank in state#168 of 227
Land area0.69 sq mi
Density739/sq mi
Coordinates36.5778, -77.1989