Virginia

Greensville

11,391
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Greensville

Greensville, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 6,362. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,391.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,319 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 30 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Hicksford Raid (Dec 7-12), Battle of Reams' Station (Hancock), Battle of the Weldon Railroad (Globe Tavern), and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,391
201012,243
200011,560
199014,159
198015,743
197014,904
196016,155
195016,319
194014,866
193013,388
192011,606
191011,890
19009,758
18908,230
18808,407
18706,362
18606,374
18505,639
18406,366
18307,117
18206,858
18106,853
18006,727
17906,362
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Greensville

Military engagements that took place in Greensville, Virginia.

Hicksford Raid (Dec 7-12)
1864
Battle of Reams' Station (Hancock)
1864
Battle of the Weldon Railroad (Globe Tavern)
1864

Historic places in Greensville

National Register of Historic Places listings in Greensville, Virginia.

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Frequently asked about Greensville

When does Greensville first appear in the US census?
Greensville, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 6,362.
What is the population of Greensville?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Greensville had a recorded population of 11,391.
When did Greensville's population peak?
Greensville's recorded population peaked at 16,319 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Greensville?
3 documented military engagements took place in Greensville, including Hicksford Raid (Dec 7-12), Battle of Reams' Station (Hancock), Battle of the Weldon Railroad (Globe Tavern).
How many historic places are in Greensville?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Greensville, Virginia.
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