Virginia

Henrico

334,389
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Henrico

Henrico, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 12,000. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 334,389.

Its recorded population peaked at 420,937 in 1990, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 40 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them First Anglo-Powhatan War – Kidnapping of Pocahontas 1613, Powhatan Raid on Falling Creek 1622, Massacre of 1622 - Attack on Henricus, and 36 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020334,389
2010306,935
2000262,300
1990420,937
1980399,949
1970403,985
1960337,297
1950287,650
1940235,002
1930213,239
1920190,639
1910151,065
1900115,112
1890103,394
188082,703
187066,179
186061,616
185043,572
184033,076
183028,797
182023,667
181019,680
180014,886
179012,000
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Henrico

Military engagements that took place in Henrico, Virginia.

First Anglo-Powhatan War – Kidnapping of Pocahontas 1613
1613
Powhatan Raid on Falling Creek 1622
1622
Massacre of 1622 - Attack on Henricus
1622
Opechancanough Uprising 1644
1644
1644 Massacre – Opechancanough's Last Stand
1644
Battle of Bloody Run (Powhatan)
1656
Battle of Hood's Point (VA)
1781
Battle of Osborne's Landing
1781
Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) — Day 1
1862
Chickahominy Swamp Skirmish
1862
Engagement at Seven Pines (Fair Oaks — opening May 31)
1862
Golding's Farm – Artillery Action
1862
Engagement at Frayser's Farm (Nelson's Farm)
1862
Battle of Seven Pines
1862
Battle of Drewry's Bluff (First)
1862
Battle of Seven Pines — Fair Oaks Station
1862
Seven Pines – Casey's Redoubt
1862
Battle of Glendale / Frayser's Farm / White Oak Swamp
1862
Battle of Garnett's and Golding's Farm
1862
Seven Pines / Fair Oaks – First Day
1862
King's School House / Oak Grove
1862
Battle of Oak Grove / King's School House
1862
Battle of Glendale (Frayser's Farm)
1862
Battle of Seven Pines / Fair Oaks
1862
King's School House Fight (June 25, 1862)
1862
Allen's Farm (Peach Orchard) Fight (June 29, 1862)
1862
Battle of Garnett's Farm
1862
Battle of Oak Grove (Seven Days — Day 1)
1862
Golding's Farm Fight (June 27-28, 1862)
1862
Chickahominy River Crossing – New Bridge
1862
Battle of Oak Grove (King's Schoolhouse)
1862
Battle of King's School House
1862
Battle of Oak Grove
1862
Engagement at Seven Pines (additional)
1862
Mechanicsville / Beaver Dam Creek
1862
Battle of Fair Oaks and Seven Pines
1862
Skirmish at Bottom's Bridge (Henrico County, 1862)
1862
Seven Pines / Fair Oaks – Second Day
1862
Battle of Fort Darling (Drewry's Bluff)
1862
Battle of White Oak Swamp (Frayser's Farm)
1862

Historic places in Henrico

National Register of Historic Places listings in Henrico, Virginia.

Walkerton
Glen Allen
Randolph, Virginia, Cottage
Glen Allen
Henrico
Dutch Gap
Markel Building, The
Richmond
Farmer's Rest
Henrico
Tree Hill
Richmond
Fort Harrison National Cemetery
Richmond
Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill
Henrico
Glendale National Cemetery
Providence Forge
Malvern Hill (Additional Documentation)
Richmond
Varina Plantation
Varina
Rocky Mills
Richmond
Richmond National Cemetery
Richmond (Independent City)
Clarke-Palmore House
Richmond
Reynolds Metals Company International Headquarters
Richmond
Henrico Theatre
Highland Springs
Brook Road Marker, Jefferson Davis Highway
Richmond
James River Steam Brewery Cellars
Richmond
Laurel Industrial School Historic District
Laurel
Mankin Mansion
Richmond
Seven Pines National Cemetery
Sandston
Curles Neck Farm
Henrico
Meadow Farm
Glen Allen
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Frequently asked about Henrico

When does Henrico first appear in the US census?
Henrico, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 12,000.
What is the population of Henrico?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Henrico had a recorded population of 334,389.
When did Henrico's population peak?
Henrico's recorded population peaked at 420,937 in 1990.
Were any battles fought in Henrico?
40 documented military engagements took place in Henrico, including First Anglo-Powhatan War – Kidnapping of Pocahontas 1613, Powhatan Raid on Falling Creek 1622, Massacre of 1622 - Attack on Henricus.
How many historic places are in Henrico?
36 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Henrico, Virginia.
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