McKenney, Virginia
Town · Population 465 · #173 in Virginia
About McKenney
Set in the southern part of Virginia, McKenney is a tiny community, home to 465 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
McKenney holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 500 residents per square mile.
📰 McKenney News Today
- Obituary for Rachel Moore Wyatt at Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home - McKenney johnsonservices.us · Feb 22
- Thomas Fitzgerald Edmunds, Jr. Obituary Mar 11, 2026 Williams Funeral Home and Crematory · Mar 11
- Mary Coleman Obituary (2025) - McKenney, VA - Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney Colorado Springs Gazette · Aug 2
- Richmond District Traffic Alert Update: Section of McKenney Highway in Dinwiddie County to close for pipe project vdot.virginia.gov · Jun 30
- University of Virginia Athletics - Official Athletics Website virginiasports.com · Dec 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes McKenney Unique
- The only place in America named McKenney — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in McKenney
- Little Italy — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in McKenney
- Sunnyside Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)465
Rank in state#173 of 227
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density500/sq mi
Coordinates36.9854, -77.7219