Virginia

Isle of Wight

38,606
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 9,028. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 38,606.

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

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Nat Turner's Rebellion, Engagement at Smithfield, Battle of Deserted House, and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202038,606
201035,270
200029,728
199025,053
198021,603
197018,285
196017,164
195014,906
194013,381
193013,409
192014,433
191014,929
190013,102
189011,313
188010,572
18708,320
18609,977
18509,353
18409,972
183010,517
182010,139
18109,186
18009,342
17909,028
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Isle of Wight

Military engagements that took place in Isle of Wight, Virginia.

Nat Turner's Rebellion
1831
Engagement at Smithfield
1862
Battle of Deserted House
1863

Historic places in Isle of Wight

National Register of Historic Places listings in Isle of Wight, Virginia.

Jordan, Joseph, House
Raynor
Scott, William, Farmstead
Windsor
Saunders, Henry, House
Windsor
Poplar Hill
Smithfield
Tynes, Robert, House
Smithfield
Rand, William, Tavern
Smithfield
Smithfield Historic District
Smithfield
Boykin's Tavern
Isle of Wight
Fort Boykin Archaeological Site (44IW20)
Smithfield
Gwaltney, P.D., Jr., House
Smithfield
St. Luke's Church
Smithfield
Oak Crest
Franklin
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Smithfield
Fort Huger
Smithfield
Basses Choice-Days Point Archeological District
Rushmere
Old Isle of Wight Courthouse
Smithfield
Windsor Castle Farm
Smithfield
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Frequently asked about Isle of Wight

When does Isle of Wight first appear in the US census?
Isle of Wight, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 9,028.
What is the population of Isle of Wight?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Isle of Wight had a recorded population of 38,606.
Were any battles fought in Isle of Wight?
3 documented military engagements took place in Isle of Wight, including Nat Turner's Rebellion, Engagement at Smithfield, Battle of Deserted House.
How many historic places are in Isle of Wight?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Isle of Wight, Virginia.
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