Culpeper, VA Demographics

A map of Culpeper's Population by Race

Culpeper, Virginia has an estimated population of 20,794, an increase from the 20,062 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% White, 26.5% Hispanic, 16.8% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Culpeper, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Culpeper is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Culpeper, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Culpeper is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Culpeper was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Culpeper's White Population

10,016 residents of Culpeper, or 48.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Culpeper is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Culpeper ranks 525th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culpeper's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Culpeper's population has decreased from 49.3% to 48.2%.

Culpeper is less White than neighboring Brandy Station (82.7% White), Brightwood (94.6% White), Remington (52.6% White), Opal (55.8% White), and Bealeton (69.6% White).

Culpeper's Black Population

3,489 residents of Culpeper, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Culpeper is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Culpeper ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culpeper's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Culpeper's population has decreased from 17.3% to 16.8%.

Culpeper is more Black than neighboring Brandy Station (5.9% Black), Brightwood (0.2% Black), Opal (6.5% Black), and Bealeton (7.7% Black). Culpeper is less Black than neighboring Remington (39.7% Black).

Culpeper's Asian Population

439 residents of Culpeper, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Culpeper is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Culpeper ranks 197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culpeper's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Culpeper's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Culpeper is more Asian than neighboring Brandy Station (0% Asian), Brightwood (0.2% Asian), Remington (0% Asian), Opal (0% Asian), and Bealeton (0.8% Asian).

Culpeper's Hispanic Population

5,519 residents of Culpeper, or 26.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Culpeper is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Culpeper ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culpeper's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Culpeper's population has increased from 24.9% to 26.5%.

Culpeper is more Hispanic than neighboring Brandy Station (0% Hispanic), Brightwood (1.1% Hispanic), Remington (2.3% Hispanic), and Bealeton (16.8% Hispanic). Culpeper is less Hispanic than neighboring Opal (35.9% Hispanic).

Culpeper's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Culpeper, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Culpeper is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Culpeper ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culpeper's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Culpeper's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Culpeper is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brightwood (0.1% Native American/Other), Opal (0% Native American/Other), and Bealeton (0.1% Native American/Other). Culpeper is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brandy Station (11.4% Native American/Other), and Remington (1% Native American/Other).

Culpeper's Multiracial Population

1,251 residents of Culpeper, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Culpeper is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Culpeper ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Culpeper's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Culpeper's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.0%.

Culpeper is more Multiracial than neighboring Brandy Station (0% Multiracial), Brightwood (3.8% Multiracial), Remington (4.3% Multiracial), Opal (1.8% Multiracial), and Bealeton (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.