Culpeper County, Virginia
Quick answer: Culpeper County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Culpeper. Its estimated population in 2025 was 57,666, up 9.7% since 2020. It covers about 379 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Culpeper |
| Established | 1749 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 57,666 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 52,764 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 9.3% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 32 of 133 |
Overview
Virginia has 95 counties, and Culpeper County is one of them.[1] The county seat is Culpeper.[2] The county was established in 1749.[2] The name comes from Thomas Colepeper, 2nd Baron Colepeper.[2]
Population of Culpeper County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Culpeper County at 57,666 in July 2025, up 9.7% from the April 2020 base of 52,548.[1] That made it 32nd of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 11th for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 3,529 births and 2,771 deaths, a natural increase of 758.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 2,723. Moves from abroad added 1,653.[1]
Geography
Culpeper County covers 379.2 square miles of land and 3.5 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 51st of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 152 people per square mile in 2025, so it is a mix of towns and countryside. Its geographic center lies near 38.49° N, 77.96° W.[3]
The county borders Fauquier County, Madison County, Orange County, Rappahannock County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 51 named streams, 14 named summits, 10 lakes and reservoirs and 1 spring in the county.[5]
Towns
Culpeper County has one incorporated town: Culpeper (22,074), with its estimated 2025 population in brackets.[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Culpeper County?
Culpeper.
What is the population of Culpeper County?
About 57,666 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Culpeper County?
About 379 square miles of land, plus 3.5 square miles of water.
References
- [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] Wikidata, Culpeper County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
- [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
- [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026
Official website: www.culpepercounty.gov
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