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is an unincorporated community located primarily in Louisa County, Virginia, United States, but covering a small portion of both Spotsylvania and Hanover Counties as well. It has received moderate fame for its unusual name. Named for the Bumpass family (from the French
meaning "good step") who lived in the area when it was named. It is known for its many farms, defunct ice cream spoon factory, alpaca ranches, and lumbering operations. It contains most of Lake Anna and several houses and estates from the 18th to early 20th centuries, including Jerdone Castle, a plantation (now lakefront) dating to 1742 that is a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historical Places. In addition, Bumpass is the home of
, one of the largest biomass-to-energy facilities in the country currently under construction. Alternate names associated with the locality include Bumpas, Bumpass Station, Bumpass Turnout, Jackson District, Northern District, and Second Turnout.
Zipcode: 23024 Population (2000): 6,351. Population density, 58 people per square mile with 3,190 males (50.2%) and females 3,161 (49.8%.) White population: 5,526, Black population: 712, American Indian population: 35, Asian population: 17, Some other race population: 7. 100% Rural Population. Population density: 61 people per square mile. Median household income (1999): $43,625. Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $184,422.