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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Staunton

Virginia · 23,853 residents · 19.92 sq mi
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Staunton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,941. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $88,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,853
−2%since 1990
from 24,461 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,197 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,228 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+8%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Staunton
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,941
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,161
+48%since 1990
from $12,912 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$466
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
61.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
38.6% rent
2.7
+11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(21,172)
Black12.5%(3,062)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(169)
Asian0.5%(124)
Diversity Score30.7%(7,508)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(19,728)
Black13.9%(3,305)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(265)
Asian0.5%(110)
Diversity Score33.7%(8,039)
34
+10%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staunton, Virginia?

Staunton, Virginia has about 23,853 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Staunton, Virginia?

The typical household in Staunton, Virginia earns about $32,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Staunton, Virginia expensive?

In Staunton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Staunton, Virginia?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Staunton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Staunton, Virginia?

About 11.7% of people in Staunton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Staunton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Staunton, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 608 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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