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Culpeper County

Virginia · 52,552 residents · 379.182 sq mi
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Culpeper County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,663. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,552
+53%since 2000
from 34,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K33K41K49K57K1990201020202024Culpeper County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,663
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,290 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,507
+86%since 2000
from $20,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+33%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(34,840)
Black12.3%(6,453)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(7,509)
Asian1.5%(767)
Other5.3%(2,800)
Diversity Score64.8%(34,066)
Segregation Score32%(16,819)
Diversity Score
65
+48%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culpeper County, Virginia?

Culpeper County, Virginia has about 52,552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Culpeper County, Virginia earns about $80,663 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 $310,700, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Culpeper County, Virginia?

About 25.2% 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 7.8% of people in Culpeper County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culpeper County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Culpeper County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,761 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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