Virginia

Augusta

77,487
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Augusta

Augusta, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 10,886. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 77,487.

Its recorded population peaked at 97,687 in 1990, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Port Republic — Supplemental Cavalry Skirmish (June 8 1862), Port Republic — Cavalry Skirmish at the Bridge (June 8 1862), Battle of McDowell – Confederate Advance from Staunton, and 60 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202077,487
201073,750
200065,615
199097,687
198090,918
197085,431
196075,289
195066,438
194056,109
193050,153
192045,294
191043,049
190039,659
189037,005
188035,710
187028,763
186027,749
185024,610
184019,628
183019,926
182016,742
181014,308
180011,712
179010,886
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Augusta

Military engagements that took place in Augusta, Virginia.

Port Republic — Supplemental Cavalry Skirmish (June 8 1862)
1862
Port Republic — Cavalry Skirmish at the Bridge (June 8 1862)
1862
Battle of McDowell – Confederate Advance from Staunton
1862
Port Republic — Coaling Artillery Fight (June 9, 1862)
1862
Battle of Piedmont
1864
Battle of Piedmont (Virginia 1864)
1864
Battle of Piedmont (approach)
1864
Battle of Piedmont Shenandoah
1864

Historic places in Augusta

National Register of Historic Places listings in Augusta, Virginia.

Mish, Henry, Barn
Middlebrook
Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church
Fishersville
Miller, A. J., House
Middlebrook
Estaline Schoolhouse
Estaline Valley
Middlebrook Historic District
Middlebrook
Mt. Sidney Historic District
Mt. Sidney
Mt. Sidney School
Mt. Sidney
Old Providence Stone Church
Spottswood
Archeological Site No. AU-154
Luray
Folly
Staunton
Mt. Torry Furnace
Sherando
Augusta Stone Church
Fort Defiance
Valley Railroad Stone Bridge
Jolivue
Hanger Mill
Churchville
Middlebrook School
Middlebrook
Deerfield School
Deerfield
North River High School
Moscow
Swannanoa
Waynesboro
Mount Pleasant
Staunton
Miller, Hannah, House
Mossy Creek
Bare House and Mill
Stuarts Draft
Hanger Mill (Boundary Increase)
Churchville
Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Coiner House
Crimora
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Frequently asked about Augusta

When does Augusta first appear in the US census?
Augusta, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 10,886.
What is the population of Augusta?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Augusta had a recorded population of 77,487.
When did Augusta's population peak?
Augusta's recorded population peaked at 97,687 in 1990.
Were any battles fought in Augusta?
8 documented military engagements took place in Augusta, including Port Republic — Supplemental Cavalry Skirmish (June 8 1862), Port Republic — Cavalry Skirmish at the Bridge (June 8 1862), Battle of McDowell – Confederate Advance from Staunton.
How many historic places are in Augusta?
60 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Augusta, Virginia.
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