Virginia

Campbell

55,696

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Campbell

Campbell, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 7,685. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 55,696.

Its recorded population peaked at 113,621 in 1990, and has since declined by roughly 51 percent.

On the ground today, 19 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	55,696
2010	54,842
2000	51,078
1990	113,621
1980	112,167
1970	97,402
1960	87,748
1950	76,604
1940	70,589
1930	63,546
1920	56,786
1910	52,537
1900	42,147
1890	41,087
1880	36,250
1870	28,384
1860	26,197
1850	23,245
1840	21,030
1830	20,350
1820	16,569
1810	11,001
1800	9,866
1790	7,685

Source

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

Historic places in Campbell

National Register of Historic Places listings in Campbell, Virginia.

Cat Rock Sluice of the Roanoke Navigation

Brookneal

Brookneal Historic District

Altavista Downtown Historic District

Altavista

Blenheim (Boundary Increase)

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Frequently asked about Campbell

When does Campbell first appear in the US census?

Campbell, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 7,685.

What is the population of Campbell?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Campbell had a recorded population of 55,696.

When did Campbell's population peak?

Campbell's recorded population peaked at 113,621 in 1990.

How many historic places are in Campbell?

19 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Campbell, Virginia.

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