COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Culpeper County

Virginia · 27,791 residents · 379.182 sq mi

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Culpeper County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,523. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 6,471 residents. Median home value is $94,500.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.3

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 5%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,791

−19%vs 2000

vs 34,262 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

73 / sq mi

−19%vs 2000

vs 90 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.3

−9%vs 2000

vs 36.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202454K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,523

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $45,290 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,122

−30%vs 2000

vs $20,162 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.7%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$94,500

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $131,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$514

+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $603 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

67.3%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.5% in 2000

32.7% rent

Afford Score

2.8

−3%vs 2000

vs 2.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic77.1%(26,413)

Black18.1%(6,188)

Hispanic / Latino2.5%(858)

Asian0.7%(225)

Other0%

Diversity Score43.8%(15,019)

1990

White, non-Hispanic81.1%(22,540)

Black17.2%(4,789)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(182)

Asian1%(291)

Other0.6%(171)

Diversity Score40.2%(11,159)

Diversity Score

−8%vs 2000

vs 44 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.9%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

66.7%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.1%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.7 min

−8%vs 2000

vs 28.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culpeper County, Virginia?

Culpeper County, Virginia has about 27,791 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Culpeper County, Virginia?

The typical household in Culpeper County, Virginia earns about $33,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culpeper County, Virginia expensive?

In Culpeper County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Culpeper County, Virginia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Culpeper County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culpeper County, Virginia?

About 8.7% of people in Culpeper County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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