Catlett, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 290, Catlett's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Catlett is a small community located in Virginia, within Fauquier County. The total population is 290. It ranks as the 539th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Catlett is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Catlett is $91,278. This is 2% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Catlett. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Catlett, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $348,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Catlett is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 44.1%. The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (44.1% vs 11.0%).

Education

56.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%. Notably, 36.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Catlett, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.