Virginia

Page

23,709
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Page

Page, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 6,194. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,709.

Its recorded population peaked at 24,042 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 14 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Shields' Advance — Luray Valley (June 6–7 1862), Engagement at Luray, Skirmish near Luray, and 35 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,709
201024,042
200023,177
199021,690
198019,401
197016,581
196015,572
195015,152
194014,863
193014,852
192014,770
191014,147
190013,794
189013,092
18809,965
18708,462
18608,109
18507,600
18406,194
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Page

Military engagements that took place in Page, Virginia.

Shields' Advance — Luray Valley (June 6–7 1862)
1862
Engagement at Luray
1862
Skirmish near Luray
1862
Engagement at Luray (Front Royal approach)
1862
Skirmish at Luray (Page County, 1862)
1862
Battle of Cross Keys (all sub-actions)
1862
Action at Luray (Milford) 1862
1862
Luray Valley Cavalry Operations (September 1864)
1864
Action at Milford (Shenandoah 1864)
1864
Cavalry Fight at Luray
1864
Milford — Engagement in Luray Valley (September 24 1864)
1864
Skirmish at Luray Valley (Page County) 1864
1864
Milford (Luray) Cavalry Fight (September 1864)
1864
Trevilian Station Area — Cavalry Engagement (October 1864)
1864

Historic places in Page

National Register of Historic Places listings in Page, Virginia.

Kanawha
Luray
Locust Grove
Stanley
Page County Courthouse
Luray
Fort Philip Long
Stanley
Luray Norfolk and Western Passenger Station
Luray
Printz, Abram and Sallie, Farm
Luray
Graves Chapel and Cemetery
Stanley
Milford Battlefield
Overall
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Kyrat
Mauck's Meetinghouse
Hamburg
Massanutton Heights
Luray
Shenandoah Land and Improvement Company Office
Shenandoah
Aventine Hall
Luray
Stover House
Luray
Spitler, Isaac, House
Luray
Strickley-Louderback House
Shenandoah
Welfley-Shuler House
Shenandoah
Wall Brook Farm
Luray
Shenandoah Historic District
Shenandoah
Luray Downtown Historic District
Luray
Fort Egypt
Hamburg
Ruffner House
Luray
Beaver, John, House
Salem
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Frequently asked about Page

When does Page first appear in the US census?
Page, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 6,194.
What is the population of Page?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Page had a recorded population of 23,709.
When did Page's population peak?
Page's recorded population peaked at 24,042 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Page?
14 documented military engagements took place in Page, including Shields' Advance — Luray Valley (June 6–7 1862), Engagement at Luray, Skirmish near Luray.
How many historic places are in Page?
35 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Page, Virginia.
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