Culpeper, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Culpeper

Neighborhood

Culpeper, VA

Downtown / Culpeper Historic District

Richardsville / Stevensburg

Overlook Heights / Catalpa Hills

Churchill / North Downtown

Friendship Heights / Village of Culpeper

Rixeyville / Kerrington

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Culpeper

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.6%

Households with Children

42.1%

School Enrollment K-12

3,459

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.2%
School Age (5-17): 21.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.0%
High School / GED: 26.1%
Some College or Associate's: 27.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.8%
Single Parents: 21.3%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 25.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 26.5%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 16.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 24.2%
Puerto Rican: 6.0%
Cuban: 3.4%
Dominican: 0.8%
Central American: 58.2%
South American: 3.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 63.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 46.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.4%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 12.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 74.9%
Spanish: 20.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 7.0%
Middle School (5-8): 8.2%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 7.6%
Not Enrolled: 66.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources