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Culpeper

Virginia · 20,062 residents · 7.543 sq mi
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Culpeper is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,100. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,398 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,500. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,062
+108%since 2000
from 9,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,660 / sq mi
+108%since 2000
from 1,281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
−2%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K15K18K22K1990201020202024Culpeper
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,104
+73%since 2000
from $16,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(6,624)
Black23.5%(2,268)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(440)
Asian1.3%(128)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(5,435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(9,887)
Black17.3%(3,461)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(4,994)
Asian2.4%(477)
Other4.4%(878)
Diversity Score81.3%(16,308)
Diversity Score
81
+45%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culpeper, Virginia?

Culpeper, Virginia has about 20,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Culpeper, Virginia?

The typical household in Culpeper, Virginia earns about $73,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culpeper, Virginia expensive?

In Culpeper, Virginia, the median home is worth about $281,500, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Culpeper, Virginia?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Culpeper, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culpeper, Virginia?

About 12.5% of people in Culpeper, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culpeper, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Culpeper, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,481 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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