Virginia

Amelia

13,265
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Amelia

Amelia, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 18,097. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,265.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,097 in 1790, and has since declined by roughly 27 percent.

On the ground today, 24 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Jetersville Blocking Position (Apr 5), Action at Tabernacle Church (Beaver Pond Creek), Namozine Church Cavalry Fight, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,265
201012,690
200011,400
19908,787
19808,405
19707,592
19607,815
19507,908
19408,495
19308,979
19209,800
19108,720
19009,037
18909,068
188010,377
18709,878
186010,741
18509,770
184010,320
183011,036
182011,104
181010,594
18009,432
179018,097
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Amelia

Military engagements that took place in Amelia, Virginia.

Jetersville Blocking Position (Apr 5)
1865
Action at Tabernacle Church (Beaver Pond Creek)
1865
Namozine Church Cavalry Fight
1865
Engagement at Amelia Court House
1865
Battle of Amelia Springs
1865
Sheridan's Raid: Amelia Court House (1865)
1865
High Bridge
1865
Sayler's Creek
1865
Amelia Springs Skirmish (Apr 5)
1865
Action at Namozine Church
1865
Cavalry Fight at Jetersville
1865
Jetersville Cavalry Action (April 4-5, 1865)
1865
Engagement at Jetersville
1865
Deatonsville Road Pursuit
1865
Cumberland Church
1865
Battle of Jetersville
1865
Fight at Amelia Springs
1865
Engagement at Paineville
1865
Paineville Skirmish (April 5, 1865)
1865
Sailor's Creek – Hillsman Farm
1865
Amelia Court House (April 4-5, 1865)
1865
Namozine Church Cavalry Fight (April 3, 1865)
1865
Amelia Court House – Union Cavalry Blocking
1865
Battle of Amelia Springs (Jettersville)
1865

Historic places in Amelia

National Register of Historic Places listings in Amelia, Virginia.

Wigwam
Chula
Winterham
Amelia Court House
Haw Branch
Amelia
Ingleside
Amelia
Sayler's Creek Battlefield
Farmville
St. John's Church
Chula
Barrett-Chumney House
Amelia Courthouse
Dykeland
Chula
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Frequently asked about Amelia

When does Amelia first appear in the US census?
Amelia, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 18,097.
What is the population of Amelia?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Amelia had a recorded population of 13,265.
When did Amelia's population peak?
Amelia's recorded population peaked at 18,097 in 1790.
Were any battles fought in Amelia?
24 documented military engagements took place in Amelia, including Jetersville Blocking Position (Apr 5), Action at Tabernacle Church (Beaver Pond Creek), Namozine Church Cavalry Fight.
How many historic places are in Amelia?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Amelia, Virginia.
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