Culpeper County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in Virginia
The population of Culpeper County, Virginia is 53,563 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $96,098, the median home value is $386,400, and the median age is 39.3.
The population of Culpeper County has grown 19.8% since 2010 (46,834 → 56,125), a +1.30% annualized rate.
53,563
Population
+1.30%
Annual growth
141
People / sq mi
$96,098
Median Income
$386,400
Median Home Value
Culpeper County covers 379 sq mi of land at 141.3 people per square mile.
About Culpeper County, VA
Among US counties, Culpeper County stands out first on household income: a median of $96,098, above the US median of $78,538. Culpeper County is a county in Virginia with a population of 53,563. It ranks #35 among counties in Virginia by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $96,098, putting Culpeper County near the top of US counties. Only 6.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $386,400, with typical rent around $1,417.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 26.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 37 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Culpeper County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Culpeper County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Culpeper County had a population of 46,834 in 2010 and 56,125 in 2024, a 19.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,125 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.30%.
56,125
Population (2024)
46,834
Population (2010)
56,125
Peak (2024)
1.30%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,834 |
| 2011 | 47,347 |
| 2012 | 47,850 |
| 2013 | 48,609 |
| 2014 | 49,243 |
| 2015 | 49,559 |
| 2016 | 50,337 |
| 2017 | 51,261 |
| 2018 | 51,785 |
| 2019 | 52,722 |
| 2020 | 52,766 |
| 2021 | 53,779 |
| 2022 | 54,250 |
| 2023 | 55,065 |
| 2024 | 56,125 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.3
Median Age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
16.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 16.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $96,098+$5,124 vs state |
| Mean household income | $116,086 |
| Per-capita income | $40,304 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3%-0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Culpeper County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
74.5%
Public transit
9.7%
Work from home
37.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$386,400+$25,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,417
Median rent
74.5%
Homeownership rate
19,529
Total housing units
95.2%
Occupied
4.8%
Vacant
25.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.9%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
30.8%
Foreign-born
9.7%
Veterans (18+)
11.8%
With a disability
86.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.1%
High School+
26.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Culpeper County, Virginia has a population of 53,563 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 141 people per square mile.
The population of Culpeper County has grown 19.8% since 2010 (46,834 → 56,125), a +1.30% annualized rate.
The median household income in Culpeper County, Virginia is $96,098, with mean (average) household income of $116,086 and per-capita income of $40,304. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Culpeper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.4%), Black or African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Culpeper County, Virginia is 39.3 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
The median home value in Culpeper County is $386,400 and median monthly rent is $1,417. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,529 total housing units, 4.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Culpeper County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Culpeper County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.