West Virginia

Greenbrier

32,977
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Greenbrier

Greenbrier, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 6,015. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 32,977.

Its recorded population peaked at 39,295 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 16 percent.

On the ground today, 30 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action near Frankford (Greenbrier Co.), Skirmish at Lewisburg (May 1862), Skirmish at Blue Sulphur Springs, and 48 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202032,977
201035,480
200034,453
199034,693
198037,665
197032,090
196034,446
195039,295
194038,520
193035,878
192026,242
191024,833
190020,683
189018,034
188015,060
187011,417
186012,211
185010,022
18408,695
18309,006
18207,041
18105,914
18004,345
17906,015
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Greenbrier

Military engagements that took place in Greenbrier, West Virginia.

Action near Frankford (Greenbrier Co.)
1861
Skirmish at Lewisburg (May 1862)
1862
Skirmish at Blue Sulphur Springs
1862
Skirmish at Alderson, Monroe County (1862)
1862
Battle of Lewisburg (May 23, 1862)
1862
Lewisburg — Confederate Camp Attack (May 23, 1862)
1862
Skirmish at Lewisburg (1862)
1862
Engagement at Lewisburg
1862
Skirmish at Alderson (Monroe Co.)
1862
Skirmish at Meadow Bluff
1862
Battle of Lewisburg (West Virginia)
1862
Battle of Lewisburg (First)
1862
Averell's Salem Raid — Action at Lewisburg Approach (December 1863)
1863
Averell's Raid: Skirmish at Lewisburg approach (1863)
1863
Engagement near Lewisburg (Falling Spring)
1863
Averell's Approach to White Sulphur Springs
1863
Battle of White Sulphur Springs
1863
Battle of Rocky Gap (White Sulphur Springs)
1863
Action at White Sulphur Springs (August 1863)
1863
Averell's Salem Raid — Skirmish at Callaghan's (Virginia border)
1863
Averell's Second Raid (Droop Mountain approach)
1863
Expedition to Lewisburg 1863
1863
Averell's Retreat from Droop Mountain
1863
Averell's Rocky Gap Expedition
1863
Engagement at White Sulphur Springs (Alleghany/Greenbrier VA)
1863
Averell's Raid on Lewisburg (1862 repeat)
1864
Hunter's Retreat — Action at Meadow Bluff
1864
Hunter's Retreat — Skirmish at Lewisburg (June 1864)
1864
Engagement at Lewisburg Road (Rupert Area)
1864
Skirmish at Lewisburg (1865)
1865

Historic places in Greenbrier

National Register of Historic Places listings in Greenbrier, West Virginia.

Mountain Home
White Sulphur Springs
Herns Mill Covered Bridge
Lewisburg
Sam Black Church
Smoot
Greenbrier County Courthouse and Lewis Spring
Lewisburg
Blue Bend Forest Camp
Alvon
Withrow, James, House
Lewisburg
Supreme Court Library Building
Lewisburg
North, John A., House
Lewisburg
Tuckwiller Tavern
Lewisburg
Creigh, David S., House
Lewisburg
Wylie, James, House
White Sulphur Springs
Price, Gov. Samuel, House
Lewisburg
Morlunda
Lewisburg
Old Stone Church
Lewisburg
Meadow River Lumber Building
Fairlea
Tuscawilla
Lewisburg
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Lewisburg
Elmhurst
Caldwell
Edgefield
Renick
Arbuckle, Alexander W., I, House
Lewisburg
Greenbrier, The
White Sulphur Springs
Lewisburg Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Lewisburg
Miller, Alexander McVeight, House
Alderson
John Wesley Methodist Church
Lewisburg
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Frequently asked about Greenbrier

When does Greenbrier first appear in the US census?
Greenbrier, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 6,015.
What is the population of Greenbrier?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Greenbrier had a recorded population of 32,977.
When did Greenbrier's population peak?
Greenbrier's recorded population peaked at 39,295 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Greenbrier?
30 documented military engagements took place in Greenbrier, including Action near Frankford (Greenbrier Co.), Skirmish at Lewisburg (May 1862), Skirmish at Blue Sulphur Springs.
How many historic places are in Greenbrier?
48 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Greenbrier, West Virginia.
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