Virginia

Appomattox

16,119
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Appomattox

Appomattox, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 9,193. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,119.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 20 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Appomattox Station (Virginia), Battle of Appomattox Court House, Surrender at Appomattox Court House, and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,119
201014,973
200013,705
199012,298
198011,971
19709,784
19609,148
19508,764
19409,020
19308,402
19209,255
19108,904
19009,662
18909,589
188010,080
18708,950
18608,889
18509,193
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Appomattox

Military engagements that took place in Appomattox, Virginia.

Battle of Appomattox Station (Virginia)
1865
Battle of Appomattox Court House
1865
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
1865
Walker's Church Skirmish (Apr 8)
1865
Battle of Appomattox Station
1865
Appomattox Court House — Last Charge
1865
Appomattox Court House — Final Fighting (April 9, 1865)
1865
Appomattox Court House – Final Action
1865
Battle of Appomattox Court House (Final)
1865
Appomattox Court House
1865
Appomattox Station (Apr 8)
1865
Appomattox — Gordon's Morning Attack (Apr 9)
1865
Cavalry Fight at Appomattox Court House
1865
Appomattox — Cavalry Battle (Apr 9 am)
1865
New Store / Appomattox Campaign (Apr 8)
1865
Appomattox Station Cavalry Fight
1865
Surrender at McLean House (April 9, 1865)
1865
Appomattox Station
1865
Appomattox — Gordon's Last Attack (April 9, 1865)
1865
Appomattox Station Cavalry Fight (April 8, 1865)
1865

Historic places in Appomattox

National Register of Historic Places listings in Appomattox, Virginia.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center
Appomattox
Holliday Lake State Park
Appomattox
Appomattox Historic District
Appomattox
Pamplin Pipe Factory
Pamplin
Appomatix River Bridge
Appomattox
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Frequently asked about Appomattox

When does Appomattox first appear in the US census?
Appomattox, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 9,193.
What is the population of Appomattox?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Appomattox had a recorded population of 16,119.
Were any battles fought in Appomattox?
20 documented military engagements took place in Appomattox, including Battle of Appomattox Station (Virginia), Battle of Appomattox Court House, Surrender at Appomattox Court House.
How many historic places are in Appomattox?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Appomattox, Virginia.
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