Virginia

Lunenburg

11,936
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Lunenburg

Lunenburg, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,959. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,936.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,260 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 22 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Wilson-Kautz — Roanoke Station Engagement (June 25, 1864), Cavalry Fight at Ford's Depot (Meherrin), and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,936
201012,914
200013,146
199011,419
198012,124
197011,687
196012,523
195014,116
194013,844
193014,058
192015,260
191012,780
190011,705
189011,372
188011,535
187010,403
186011,983
185011,692
184011,055
183011,957
182010,662
181012,265
180010,381
17908,959
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Lunenburg

Military engagements that took place in Lunenburg, Virginia.

Wilson-Kautz — Roanoke Station Engagement (June 25, 1864)
1864
Cavalry Fight at Ford's Depot (Meherrin)
1864

Historic places in Lunenburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lunenburg, Virginia.

Victoria High School
Victoria
Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District
Lunenburg
Brickland
Kenbridge
Fort Mitchell Depot
Fort Mitchell
Eubank Hall
Fort Mitchell
Jones Farm
Kenbridge
Spring Bank
Lunenburg Courthouse
Flat Rock
Kenbridge
Fifth Avenue Historic District
Kenbridge
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Frequently asked about Lunenburg

When does Lunenburg first appear in the US census?
Lunenburg, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,959.
What is the population of Lunenburg?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lunenburg had a recorded population of 11,936.
When did Lunenburg's population peak?
Lunenburg's recorded population peaked at 15,260 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Lunenburg?
2 documented military engagements took place in Lunenburg, including Wilson-Kautz — Roanoke Station Engagement (June 25, 1864), Cavalry Fight at Ford's Depot (Meherrin).
How many historic places are in Lunenburg?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lunenburg, Virginia.
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