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Culpeper County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Culpeper County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 57,666
- +9.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,924
- Median household income
- $100,049
- +28.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $409,200
- Jobs located here
- 16,635
- Highest market score
- 91
- Child care and preschools, #12 of 1,611 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 57,666 people live in Culpeper County, in 18,924 households. Population estimates put the population change in Culpeper County from 2020 to 2025 at +9.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Culpeper County is $100,049 a year, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Culpeper County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (93).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Culpeper County are for child care centers and preschools (91), insurance agencies (90) and barbershops (89). Culpeper County ranks #12 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
Culpeper County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For its number of households, Culpeper County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Culpeper County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Culpeper County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 91 | #12 of 1,611 | 7 | 3.7 | $1.5M | 153 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 90 | #63 of 2,272 | 24 | 12.7 | $2.3M | 187 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 89 | #19 of 1,356 | 5 | 2.6 | $3.9M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 89 | #26 of 2,063 | 14 | 7.4 | $5.9M | 160 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 85 | #73 of 2,358 | 19 | 10.0 | $3.5M | 146 | 20 |
| Pizza | 83 | #51 of 2,090 | 11 | 5.8 | $7.5M | 148 | 33 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 83 | #110 of 2,087 | 13 | 6.9 | $3.1M | 245 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 80 | #45 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 122 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 79 | #156 of 2,210 | 22 | 11.6 | $1.8M | 209 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 78 | #183 of 2,405 | 173 | 91.4 | $478K | 129 | 71 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 77 | #196 of 2,222 | 23 | 12.2 | $3.6M | 118 | 33 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #265 of 2,261 | 20 | 10.6 | $6.2M | 79 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #227 of 2,405 | 88 | 46.5 | $940K | 142 | 33 |
| Nail salons | 74 | #108 of 1,328 | 9 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 129 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 74 | #148 of 1,422 | 6 | 3.2 | $4M | 165 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 73 | #162 of 1,769 | 14 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 158 | 4 |
| Pet stores | 71 | #160 of 974 | 5 | 2.6 | $4M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 70 | #164 of 1,177 | 7 | 3.7 | $8.7M | 103 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 70 | #225 of 2,176 | 41 | 21.7 | Index only | 142 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 70 | #293 of 1,485 | 9 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 81 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #280 of 2,088 | 20 | 10.6 | $863K | 130 | 12 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #261 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.2 | $3.5M | 114 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 66 | #378 of 1,889 | 22 | 11.6 | $3.8M | 91 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #339 of 1,707 | 11 | 5.8 | $5.6M | 117 | 28 |
| Car washes and detailing | 65 | #344 of 1,451 | 8 | 4.2 | $2.6M | 105 | 4 |
| Gyms | 65 | #354 of 1,792 | 11 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 121 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #364 of 2,057 | 22 | 11.6 | $2.8M | 114 | 48 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #507 of 2,385 | 68 | 35.9 | $285K | 134 | 22 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #691 of 2,402 | 52 | 27.5 | $2.4M | 71 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #593 of 2,339 | 39 | 20.6 | $496K | 115 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #669 of 2,394 | 106 | 56.0 | $225K | 147 | 51 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 61 | #500 of 1,656 | 14 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 96 | 21 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #583 of 1,886 | 19 | 10.0 | $1.3M | 127 | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 59 | #268 of 887 | 7 | 3.7 | Index only | 116 | 4 |
| Real estate | 59 | #638 of 2,229 | 58 | 30.6 | Index only | 126 | 23 |
| Grocery stores | 57 | #796 of 2,070 | 19 | 10.0 | $6.6M | 71 | 9 |
| Property management | 56 | #354 of 910 | 7 | 3.7 | Index only | 81 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 56 | #566 of 1,472 | 6 | 3.2 | $475K | 70 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #937 of 2,401 | 77 | 40.7 | $275K | 102 | 40 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #884 of 2,200 | 37 | 19.6 | $537K | 61 | 11 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 53 | #665 of 1,461 | 12 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 65 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 51 | #763 of 1,530 | 11 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 77 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,160 of 2,378 | 52 | 27.5 | $407K | 91 | 28 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 47 | #751 of 1,302 | 9 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 84 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,084 of 1,493 | 35 | 18.5 | $899K | 31 | 44 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #1,336 of 1,771 | 41 | 21.7 | $767K | 46 | 64 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $15.3M | 127 | 16 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $10.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $7.9M | 77 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.9M | 332 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | Index only | 40 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $15.7M | Too few | 16 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $8.6M | Too few | 9 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $40.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $21.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Culpeper County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $21.1M | $1,117 | 117 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $66.2M | $3,496 | 135 |
| Food away from home | $82.7M | $4,370 | 107 |
| Groceries | $124.6M | $6,582 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $19.3M | $1,022 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.8M | $569 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.3M | $912 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $23.8M | $1,259 | 98 |
| Pets | $19.9M | $1,050 | 116 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.4M | $2,137 | 104 |
| Vehicle insurance | $56.2M | $2,970 | 152 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $61.2M | $3,232 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31.5M | $1,663 | 118 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $316.4M | $16,718 | 100 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Culpeper County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 57,666+9.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,924
- Median age
- 39.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 379 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 143
- Median household income
- $100,049+28.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $122,174
- Median home value
- $409,200
- Jobs located here
- 16,635
- Daytime population
- 47,878Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Culpeper County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Culpeper County at 57,666 people in 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 18,924 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Culpeper County, VA spend?
Households in Culpeper County spend about $316.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $124.6M on groceries and $82.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Culpeper County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (93).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Culpeper County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Culpeper County, child care centers and preschools (91), insurance agencies (90) and barbershops (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #12 of 1,611 scored counties.
How does Culpeper County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Culpeper County is $100,049, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $409,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Culpeper County, each ranked against other counties.
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