Catlett: Demographics & People
Catlett's population stands at 290 people, in 115 households. Population grew 108.6% from 139 (2022) to 290 (2024). Median age 39.3 years. (1.9y younger than Fauquier County; 1.5y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 50% White (non-Hispanic) and 44% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.38). 85% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,558 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 15% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 45 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 108.6% from 139 (2022) to 290 (2024) — about 181.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~690 (extrapolated at 54.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,612.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 72,972 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 108.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 139 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 290 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 290 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,612 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.3y is 0.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 290 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 64 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 75.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 125.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 26 |
| Population under 18 | 64 |
| Median age | 39.3 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 290 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.38 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 103 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 36 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 38.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 74.1% |
| Black population | 5.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 44.1% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 50.0% (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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 75 |
| Share born in this state | 67.2% |
| Share born in another state | 32.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 25.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 46 |
| From Africa | 46 |
Households & Family Composition
115 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 85% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 24 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 24 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 2.32 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,151 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 438 |
| Family households | 98 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 85.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 115 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. The surrounding county is gaining 1,558 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 76,072 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 74,514 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,558 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Fauquier |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 9.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51061 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Fauquier County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,886 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51061 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Fauquier County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 81.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 66.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 37.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 71,222 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 290, booming, family-oriented, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 290 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Fauquier County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade