Brandy Station: Demographics & People
About 237 people live in Brandy Station, in 101 households. Population grew 163.3% from 90 (2022) to 237 (2024). Median age 31.9 years. (7.2y younger than Culpeper County; 5.9y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 39% of the population. Population is 83% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.35). 74% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,316 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 113 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 163.3% from 90 (2022) to 237 (2024) — about 272.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~782 (extrapolated at 81.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,269.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,552 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 163.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 90 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 237 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 237 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,269 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 31.9y is 7.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 39% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 31.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 39.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 237 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 93 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 27.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 84.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 33 |
| Population under 18 | 93 |
| Median age | 31.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 237 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.35 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 48 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 14 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 35.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 77.4% |
| Black population | 5.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 82.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 184 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 26 |
| Share born in this state | 77.6% |
| Share born in another state | 22.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 11.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 11.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 22 |
| From Europe | 22 |
Households & Family Composition
101 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 16 families, 100% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 16 |
| Married couples with children | 16 |
| Average household size | 2.09 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,397 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 900 |
| Family households | 75 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 74.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 101 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 27.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,316 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 27.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 52,232 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 50,916 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,316 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 26 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 14.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-07 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51047 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 047 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Culpeper |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51047 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Culpeper County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,653 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51047 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Culpeper County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 20.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 52,605 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 11 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 39.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 237, booming, young professional, affluent, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 237 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Culpeper County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade