The current population of Stephens City, Virginia is approximately 1,829, with approximately 743 households and 447 families. The city has a growth rate of 0.93% per year, and has grown by 1.88% from the 2010 census. It has a median rental price of $1,065 per month, and a median house value of $228,300. The median age of the residents is 31.3 years old, with a large number of children living in the area.
In the early 1790s, this town began organizing religious services. The Methodist Episcopal church was founded in Stephens City in 1791. The city's United Methodist Church was constructed nearby. The first African American elected to the Stephens City Town Council was Virgil E. Watson, who served from 1994 to 1998. His election prompted many residents to challenge the town's title to the land.
Stephens City is a thriving community with several industries. According to the 2000 United States Census, the economy in Stephens City was dominated by manufacturing, health and social services, retail trade, and arts, recreation, and accommodation and food services. Other services except public administration accounted for just over 6% of the total population, while information and education services accounted for two percent. The median household income in Stephens City is $35,200.