5 States with The Most Counties in the US

3. Virginia

Number of Counties: 133

Virginia has a population of 8.75 million, with its most populous counties being Fairfax County, with 1.13 million people; Prince William County, with 0.49 million; and Virginia Beach County, with 0.45 million residents. Virginia holds the 14th spot in population density, with 202.6 people per square mile. Richmond serves as the state capital, while Virginia Beach is the state’s most populous city.