Virginia

Prince Edward

21,849
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Prince Edward

Prince Edward, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,100. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 21,849.

Its recorded population peaked at 23,368 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 35 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Farmville Fight (April 7, 1865), Farmville Bridge Destruction (Apr 7), Farmville Crossing, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202021,849
201023,368
200019,720
199017,320
198016,456
197014,379
196014,121
195015,398
194014,922
193014,520
192014,767
191014,266
190015,045
189014,694
188014,668
187012,004
186011,844
185011,857
184014,069
183014,107
182012,577
181012,409
180010,962
17908,100
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Prince Edward

Military engagements that took place in Prince Edward, Virginia.

Farmville Fight (April 7, 1865)
1865
Farmville Bridge Destruction (Apr 7)
1865
Farmville Crossing
1865
Battle of High Bridge
1865
Engagement at Cumberland Church
1865
Battle of Sayler's Creek
1865
Rice's Station (Apr 6)
1865
Battle of High Bridge (Apr 6-7)
1865
Battle of Cumberland Church / Farmville (Apr 7)
1865
Cavalry Fight at High Bridge
1865
Battle of Farmville
1865
Cavalry Fight at Cumberland Church
1865
Battle of Cumberland Church
1865
Prince Edward Court House Skirmish (Apr 8)
1865
Skirmish at Cumberland Church (Prince Edward, 1865)
1865
Battle of Sailor's Creek
1865
Sayler's Creek — Humphreys Attacks Mahone (April 6, 1865)
1865
Skirmish at Farmville (Prince Edward County, 1865)
1865
High Bridge — Union Flanking Move (Apr 7)
1865
Battle of Sayler's Creek (Virginia)
1865
Cumberland Church — Lee's Last Victory (Apr 7)
1865
Cavalry Fight at Prince Edward Court House
1865
Skirmish at Farmville approach (1865)
1865
Skirmish at Pamplin's Station (Prince Edward/Appomattox Counties)
1865
Sailor's Creek — Ewell's Corps Capture (April 6, 1865)
1865
Battle of Rice Station
1865
Rice's Station Fight (April 6, 1865)
1865
High Bridge — Confederates Burn Wagon Bridge (April 7, 1865)
1865
Sailor's Creek — Anderson's Corps Destruction (April 6, 1865)
1865
Cumberland Church Fight (April 7, 1865)
1865
High Bridge Fight (April 6-7, 1865)
1865
Skirmish at Rice's Station (Prince Edward County, 1865)
1865
Sailor's Creek — Humphreys Attacks Gordon (April 6, 1865)
1865
Cavalry Fight at Sailor's Creek
1865
Battle of Farmville and Cumberland Church
1865

Historic places in Prince Edward

National Register of Historic Places listings in Prince Edward, Virginia.

Longwood House
Farmville
Hampden-Sydney College Historic District
Hampden-Sydney
Twin Lakes State Park
Green Bay
Buffalo Presbyterian Church
Pamplin
First Baptist Church
Farmville
Old Prince Edward County Clerk's Office
Worsham
Debtor's Prison
Worsham
Briery Church
Briery
Worsham High School
Farmville
Moton, Robert Russa, Boyhood Home
Rice
Farmville Historic District
Farmville
Moton, Robert Russa, High School
Farmville
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Frequently asked about Prince Edward

When does Prince Edward first appear in the US census?
Prince Edward, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,100.
What is the population of Prince Edward?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Prince Edward had a recorded population of 21,849.
When did Prince Edward's population peak?
Prince Edward's recorded population peaked at 23,368 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Prince Edward?
35 documented military engagements took place in Prince Edward, including Farmville Fight (April 7, 1865), Farmville Bridge Destruction (Apr 7), Farmville Crossing.
How many historic places are in Prince Edward?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Prince Edward, Virginia.
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