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October 26, 1821
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Virginia census totals 1,028,623 people: 881,089 in Eastern district, 147,534 in Western district, exceeding last census by 54,001. Detailed breakdown for Western district pending.
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CENSUS OF VIRGINIA.
We have not yet succeeded in obtaining the detailed census of this state—as no account, distinguishing the whites from the blacks, &c. has been received from the Western District of Virginia. We have the sum total for each county in that district—as soon as we can obtain the details, we shall give them for both districts. At present, we content ourselves with stating in the gross; that
The population in the Eastern district is 881,089
do. Western do. 147,534
1,028,623
Being a little more than a million, and about 54,001 more than the gross numbers reported by the last Census.
We have not yet succeeded in obtaining the detailed census of this state—as no account, distinguishing the whites from the blacks, &c. has been received from the Western District of Virginia. We have the sum total for each county in that district—as soon as we can obtain the details, we shall give them for both districts. At present, we content ourselves with stating in the gross; that
The population in the Eastern district is 881,089
do. Western do. 147,534
1,028,623
Being a little more than a million, and about 54,001 more than the gross numbers reported by the last Census.
What sub-type of article is it?
Census
Population Statistics
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Census
Population Totals
Eastern District
Western District
Census Increase
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Outcome
total population: 1,028,623 (eastern district: 881,089; western district: 147,534), increase of 54,001 from last census.
Event Details
Partial census results for Virginia reported, with totals for districts but lacking details distinguishing whites from blacks in Western district. Full details to be provided later.