1870 Census and Summaries
Augusta and Franklin Counties: 1870 General Population
These tables show the 1870 general population breakdowns for Augusta and Franklin in terms of race, age, and gender.
Population: Race
| Total Population | # of White Persons | # of Black Persons | # of Native-Born Persons | # of Foreign-Born Persons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta County | 28,763 | 22,026 | 6,737 | 28,376 | 387 |
| Franklin County | 45,365 | 42,903 | 2,462 | 44,143 | 1,222 |
Population: Age and Gender
| Total Population | Total # of Males | Total # of Females | Males 5-18 years old | Females 5-18 years old | Males 18-45 years old | Males 21 years old and over | Male citizens 21 years old and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta County | 28,763 | 13,996 | 14,767 | 4,469 | 4,538 | 5,135 | 6,558 | 6,542 |
| Franklin County | 45,365 | 22,313 | 23,052 | 7,097 | 6,793 | 7,973 | 10,477 | 10,313 |
Source: University of Virginia Geospatial and Statistical Data Center. United States Historical Census Data Browser. Online. 1998. University of Virginia.