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Culpeper County, Virginia
Culpeper County, Virginia. Culpeper County had 57,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 51047.
Culpeper County is one of the 23 counties of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,552 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,397
Median household income
$100,049
±$5,011 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$409,200
±$12,366 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,423
±$60 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Culpeper County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 52,552 residents in Culpeper County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,666 for July 1, 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,397 over 379 square miles of land.
| Measure | Culpeper County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,397 | 8,705,170 | +3,296 |
| Households | 18,924±321 | 3,365,732 | +1,853 |
| Average household size | 2.79±0.05 | 2.52 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 19,773±42 | 3,684,756 | +1,044 |
Culpeper County's population since 2000
From 34,262 in 2000 to 57,666 in 2025: up 68.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Culpeper County?
Culpeper County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Culpeper with 22,074 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Culpeper | 20,062 | $94,721 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy StationGEOID 5109352 | 191 | $140,475 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Culpeper County?
The median resident of Culpeper County is 39.1 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.6%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Culpeper County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.6% | 11.0% | +4.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.3%±0.9 pts | 58.4% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.5%±0.6 pts | 18.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | −0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9%±1.2 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.8%±1.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±1.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.3%±1.9 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±1.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Culpeper County earn?
Half of Culpeper County's 18,924 households earn less than $100,049 a year (±$5,011), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $95,914 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Culpeper County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,049±$5,011 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $122,174±$5,978 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,359±$1,895 | $50,666 | +$2,942 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±4.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8%±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8%±1.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Culpeper County?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Culpeper County's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,200 by its owner (±$12,366). The median renter pays $1,423 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Culpeper County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,200±$12,366 | $383,700 | +$41,346 |
| Median gross rent | $1,423±$60 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8%±5.6 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,963±$49 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0%±2.4 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,773±42 | 3,684,756 | +1,044 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9%±1.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8%±1.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Culpeper County building?
Builders took permits for 366 new housing units across Culpeper County in 2025 (366 single-family), 6.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Culpeper County get to work?
73.2% of Culpeper County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Culpeper County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0%±1.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2%±2.8 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±1.9 pts | 18.3% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.9 min±1.7 | 27.3 min | −2.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Culpeper County's census tracts?
Culpeper County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $74,805 (Tract 9303) to $126,071 (Tract 9301.04).
| Tract 9301.0151047930101 | 4,749±614 | $104,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0351047930103 | 5,176±490 | $114,871 |
| Tract 9301.0451047930104 | 3,339±580 | $126,071 |
| Tract 9302.0251047930202 | 7,006±735 | $105,038 |
| Tract 9302.0351047930203 | 6,846±801 | $111,027 |
| Tract 9302.0451047930204 | 1,526±247 | $107,143 |
| Tract 930351047930300 | 8,342±819 | $74,805 |
| Tract 930451047930400 | 5,365±597 | $92,747 |
| Tract 9305.0151047930501 | 6,018±598 | $90,886 |
| Tract 9305.0251047930502 | 6,030±782 | $90,606 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Culpeper County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 133 |
| Median household income | 24th of 133 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 98th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 133 |
| Median age | 91st of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Culpeper County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.