Culpeper is a town located in Culpeper County Virginia. Culpeper has a 2024 population of 21,293. It is also the county seat of Culpeper County. Culpeper is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Culpeper is $108,599 with a poverty rate of 11.61%. The median age in Culpeper is 32.9 years: 31.8 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Culpeper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,665 | 52.18% |
| Black or African American | 3,857 | 18.87% |
| Other race | 3,735 | 18.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,730 | 8.47% |
| Asian | 450 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,870 | 2.93 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 2,935 | 3.63 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 1,880 | 3.18 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Non Family | 1,589 | 1.14 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 466 | 3.64 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 715 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 991 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,344 | 18.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,430 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,689 | 29.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 917 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 2,422 | 19.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,923 | 6,458 | 2,279 |
| Black | 2,566 | 2,369 | 759 |
| Hispanic | 2,260 | 1,365 | 463 |
| Other Race | 1,710 | 847 | 265 |
| 2+ Races | 593 | 513 | 67 |
| Asian | 413 | 386 | 225 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,121 | $90,250 | $57,246 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,654 | $100,982 | $62,969 |
| High School Graduate | $36,630 | $52,299 | $32,007 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,368 | $54,087 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,136 | $60,052 | $45,023 |
| Some College | $51,822 | $63,510 | $49,487 |
$52,136
Average Earnings
$60,052
Average Male
$45,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.89% of Culpeper residents speak only English, while 22.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,975 | 1,007 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,849 | 985 | 20.31% |
| Other | 3,729 | 869 | 23.3% |
| Multiple | 1,708 | 217 | 12.7% |
| Black | 3,799 | 211 | 5.55% |
| Asian | 438 | 5 | 1.14% |
11.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.95%
Male Poverty Rate
13.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Culpeper is Other, with 23.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Culpeper is Asian, with 1.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.64% |
| High School | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.29% |
| Some College | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Employed | 5.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,465 | $105,730 |
| Households | $91,429 | $108,599 |
| Married Families | $119,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,479 | $82,551 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,172
Number of Veterans
1,062
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 382 |
| First Gulf War | 372 |
| Second Gulf War | 338 |
| World War II | 58 |
| Korea | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 405 |
| 75+ | 305 |
| 55 to 64 | 222 |
| 65 to 74 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 906 | 11.44% |
| Black | 196 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 3.98% |
| Other Race | 42 | 1.92% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.89%
Born in Culpeper
82.99%
Native Born
17.01%
Foreign Born
11.44%
Non Citizen
5.57%
Naturalized
82.99% of Culpeper residents were born in the United States, with 53.89% having been born in Virginia. 11.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,702 | 282 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 22,420 | 282 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 22,138 | 281 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 21,857 | 282 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 21,575 | 282 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 21,293 | 281 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 21,012 | 262 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 20,750 | 197 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 20,553 | 386 | 1.91% |
| 2020 | 20,167 | 1,256 | 6.64% |
| 2019 | 18,911 | 336 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 18,575 | 184 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18,391 | 316 | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 18,075 | 271 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 17,804 | 156 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 17,648 | 269 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 17,379 | 277 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 17,102 | 214 | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 16,888 | 183 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 16,705 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,664 | 1,083 | 12.62% |
| 1990 | 8,581 | 1,960 | 29.6% |
| 1980 | 6,621 | 565 | 9.33% |
| 1970 | 6,056 | 3,529 | 139.65% |
| 1950 | 2,527 | -20,175 | -88.87% |