Virginia

Prince George

43,010
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Prince George

Prince George, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,173. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 43,010.

Its recorded population peaked at 52,563 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 18 percent.

On the ground today, 40 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Powhatan Raid on Flowerdew Hundred 1622, Powhatan Raid on Weyanoke Plantation 1622, Battle of Bloody Run – Bacon's Rebellion 1676, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202043,010
201035,725
200033,047
199050,495
198049,130
197052,563
196038,165
195029,898
194020,905
193021,638
192014,312
19107,848
19007,752
18907,872
188010,054
18707,820
18608,411
18507,596
18407,175
18308,367
18208,030
18108,050
18007,425
17908,173
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Prince George

Military engagements that took place in Prince George, Virginia.

Powhatan Raid on Flowerdew Hundred 1622
1622
Powhatan Raid on Weyanoke Plantation 1622
1622
Battle of Bloody Run – Bacon's Rebellion 1676
1676
Battle of Blandford Apr 25 1781
1781
Union Blockade — Capture of CSS Teaser (Torpedo Boat)
1862
Harrison's Landing Probe
1862
James River Gunboat Operations
1862
Evelington Heights
1862
Malvern Hill
1862
Battle of the Crater — Mahone's Attack
1864
USS Onondaga and CSS Virginia II — James River Standoff
1864
City Point Explosion (Aug 9)
1864
Sycamore Church Cavalry Fight (September 16, 1864)
1864
City Point Base Operations
1864
Petersburg – Prince George Court House road fight
1864
Mine Explosion — The Crater Approaches (July 30, 1864)
1864
Deep Run Crossing (Jun 16-17)
1864
Prince George Court House Skirmish (Jun 15)
1864
Battle of the Crater — Retreat into Crater
1864
Petersburg – City Point landing operations
1864
Fort Clifton Engagement (May 1864)
1864
Second Battle of Reams Station — Cavalry (Jun 29)
1864
Cavalry Fight at Sycamore Church
1864
Battle of the Crater — Ledlie's Advance
1864
Sycamore Church (Sep 16)
1864
USS Commodore Jones — Mine Strike James River
1864
Port Walthall Junction Fight (May 6-7, 1864)
1864
Battle of Port Walthall – Second
1864
Ware Bottom Church Fight (May 20, 1864)
1864
Battle of the Crater — Mine Explosion (Jul 30)
1864
Engagement at Prince George Court House
1864
Prince George Court House Skirmish
1864
Engagement at the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad
1864
First Assault on Petersburg — Burnside's Assault (Jun 16)
1864
Hampton's Cattle Raid — Coggins Point
1864
Engagement at the Prince George Court House Road
1864
First Assault on Petersburg — Grand Assault (Jun 18)
1864
First Assault on Petersburg — Multiple Corps Attacks (Jun 17)
1864
Hampton's Beefsteak Raid
1864
Battle of Port Walthall Junction
1864

Historic places in Prince George

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

Martin's Brandon Church
Burrowsville
Brandon
Burrowsville
Flowerdew Hundred Plantation
Garysville
Merchant's Hope Church
Hopewell
Prince Georges County Courthouse Historic District
Prince George
Aberdeen
Disputanta
Evergreen
Hopewell
Chester Plantation
Disputanta
Church of the Sacred Heart Parish
Petersburg
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Frequently asked about Prince George

When does Prince George first appear in the US census?
Prince George, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,173.
What is the population of Prince George?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Prince George had a recorded population of 43,010.
When did Prince George's population peak?
Prince George's recorded population peaked at 52,563 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Prince George?
40 documented military engagements took place in Prince George, including Powhatan Raid on Flowerdew Hundred 1622, Powhatan Raid on Weyanoke Plantation 1622, Battle of Bloody Run – Bacon's Rebellion 1676.
How many historic places are in Prince George?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Prince George, Virginia.
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