Virginia

Louisa

37,596
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Louisa

Louisa, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,467. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 37,596.

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

On the ground today, 28 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Stoneman's Raid: Thompson's Cross Roads (Louisa County, 1863), Stoneman's Raid – Yates Ford, Stoneman's Raid – Louisa Court House, and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202037,596
201033,153
200025,627
199020,325
198017,825
197014,004
196012,959
195012,826
194013,665
193014,309
192017,089
191016,578
190016,517
189016,997
188018,942
187016,332
186016,701
185016,691
184015,433
183016,151
182013,746
181011,900
180011,892
17908,467
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Louisa

Military engagements that took place in Louisa, Virginia.

Stoneman's Raid: Thompson's Cross Roads (Louisa County, 1863)
1863
Stoneman's Raid – Yates Ford
1863
Stoneman's Raid – Louisa Court House
1863
Stoneman's Raid — Thompson's Cross Roads (April 1863)
1863
Stoneman's Raid: Louisa County (1863)
1863
North Anna – artillery duel at Ox Ford
1864
Dahlgren Raid — Departure and James River Approach (February 28, 1864)
1864
North Anna – Chesterfield Bridge assault
1864
North Anna – Hanover Junction
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station — Day One (June 11)
1864
Quarles Mill crossing skirmish
1864
Cavalry Fight at Louisa Court House
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station (Virginia)
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station — First Day
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station (Second Day)
1864
Trevilian Station (Jun 11-12)
1864
Taylor's Bridge skirmish
1864
Hampton's Trevilian Raid: Louisa County (1864)
1864
Engagement at Louisa Court House (1864)
1864
Engagement at Frederick's Hall Station
1864
North Anna – Henagan's Redoubt
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station
1864
Engagement at Trevilian Station (Day 2)
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station — Second Day
1864
North Anna – Nelson's Bridge crossing
1864
Battle of Trevilian Station — Day Two (June 12)
1864
North Anna – Doswell Farm
1864
Skirmish at Frederick Hall Station (Louisa County)
1865

Historic places in Louisa

National Register of Historic Places listings in Louisa, Virginia.

Grassdale
Trevilians
Westend
Trevilians
Bloomington
Louisa
Boswell's Tavern
Gordonsville
Ionia
Trevelians
Green Springs Historic District
Zion Crossroads
Shady Grove School
Gum Spring
Providence Presbyterian Church
Gum Spring
Jerdone Castle
Bumpas
Green Springs
Trevilians
Louisa High School
Louisa
Harris-Poindexter House and Store
Mineral
Mineral Historic District
Mineral
Hawkwood
Gordonsville
Duke House
Bumpass
Boxley Place
Louisa
Louisa County Courthouse
Louisa
Cuckoo
Mineral
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Frequently asked about Louisa

When does Louisa first appear in the US census?
Louisa, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,467.
What is the population of Louisa?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Louisa had a recorded population of 37,596.
Were any battles fought in Louisa?
28 documented military engagements took place in Louisa, including Stoneman's Raid: Thompson's Cross Roads (Louisa County, 1863), Stoneman's Raid – Yates Ford, Stoneman's Raid – Louisa Court House.
How many historic places are in Louisa?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Louisa, Virginia.
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