Culpeper County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 34,262 people, 12,141 households, and 9,045 families residing in the county. The population density
was 90 people per square mile (35/km²). There were 12,871 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.27% White
, 18.15% Black
or African American
, 0.33% Native American
, 0.66% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 1.15% from other races
, and 1.43% from two or more races. 2.50% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 12,141 households out of which 35.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.50% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,290, and the median income for a family was $51,475. Males had a median income of $36,621 versus $25,985 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $20,162. About 7.00% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.30% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.
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Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 34,262 people, 12,141 households, and 9,045 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 90 people per square mile (35/km²). There were 12,871 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.27% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 18.15% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.33% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.66% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.43% from two or more races. 2.50% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
Marriage
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living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.50% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,290, and the median income for a family was $51,475. Males had a median income of $36,621 versus $25,985 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $20,162. About 7.00% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.30% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Culpeper County Public SchoolsCulpeper County Public Schools
Culpeper County Public Schools is the school district designated to carry out the functions designated by Article VIII of the Constitution of Virginia. The school district consists of 10 schools serving over 7,000 students in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA....
http://www.culpeperschools.org
Elementary Schools
- A.G. Richardson Elementary
- Emerald Hill Elementary
- Farmington Elementary
- Pearl Sample Elementary
- Sycamore Park Elementary
- Yowell Elementary
Middle Schools
- Culpeper Middle
- Floyd T. Binns Middle
High Schools
- Culpeper County High SchoolCulpeper County High SchoolCulpeper County High School, properly abbreviated CCHS, used to be the sole high school in Culpeper County, Virginia. However, a new second high school opened in Fall of 2008. The school's current principal is Dr. Jeffrey J. Dietz...
- Eastern View High SchoolEastern View High SchoolEastern View High School is a public high school located in Culpeper County, Virginia.It shares its district with Culpeper County High School ....
Unincorporated communities
- Alanthus
- BostonBoston, Culpeper County, VirginiaBoston is the name of an unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia....
- Brandy StationBrandy Station, VirginiaBrandy Station is an unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. Its original name was Brandy. The name Brandy Station comes from the Orange and Alexandria Railroad station that was constructed in the 19th century....
- Buena
- Cardova
- Catalpa
- Edward's Shop
- Eggbornsville
- Eldorada
- Elkwood
- Griffinsburg
- Jeffersonton
- Kellys FordKellys Ford, VirginiaKelly's Ford was a major crossing point on the Rappahannock River. It was the site of a Civil War battle for control of the river ford. Today it is the only crossing on the river between Fredericksburg and Remington. It is the location of the Inn at Kelly's Ford and the Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center...
- Lignum
- Mitchells
- RapidanRapidan, VirginiaRapidan is a small unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. Bisected by the Rapidan River, it is home to the Rapidan historic district and dates to the 18th century, when it was a mill town known as Waugh's Ford. It was renamed Rapid Ann Station in 1854 and Rapidan in...
- RevaReva, VirginiaReva is an unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. Reva was named for Reva Burgess, the daughter of Walter Burgess. The first Reva post office opened on March 24, 1893. A second Reva post office and store opened in 1907 at the intersection of Reva Road and Shanktown...
- RichardsvilleRichardsville, VirginiaRichardsville is a small unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. Its location is isolated between the Rapidan and Rappahannock rivers. It was the site of many of Virginia's gold mines in the early 19th century and the site of many troop movements and skirmishes during...
- Rixeyville
- StevensburgStevensburg, VirginiaStevensburg is a small rural unincorporated community located at the intersection of Route 3 and Route 663 in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. Stevensburg is about 6.9 miles east of Culpeper. Stevensburg's ZIP code is 22741...
- Winston