Stephens City: Demographics & People
Stephens City's population stands at 2,393 people, in 930 households. Population grew 2.4% from 2,338 (2022) to 2,393 (2024). Median age 35.9 years. (4.9y younger than Frederick County; 1.9y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 62% White (non-Hispanic) and 26% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,260 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 47 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.4% from 2,338 (2022) to 2,393 (2024) — about 3.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,449 (extrapolated at 1.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,526.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 91,419 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,338 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,393 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,393 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,526 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.9y is 3.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,393 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 505 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 648.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 983.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 257 |
| Population under 18 | 505 |
| Median age | 35.9 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 2,393 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 1,574 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 204 |
| Asian residents | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 567 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 66.8% |
| Asian population | 1.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 6.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 26.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 62.5% (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). 9.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 10% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,124 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 794 |
| Share born in this state | 47.0% |
| Share born in another state | 53.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 33.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 177 |
| From Africa | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
930 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 506 families, 39% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 506 |
| Married couples with children | 197 |
| Single-parent households | 47 |
| Average household size | 2.78 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 18 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 11 |
| Family households | 578 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 62.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 930 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. 20.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,260 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 20.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 98,781 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 94,521 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,260 |
| 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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.3% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 5 residents live in group quarters (0.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 5 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 10 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Frederick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,585 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 25.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 89,313 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,393, growing, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,393 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Frederick County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade