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Staunton

Virginia · 25,750 residents · 19.92 sq mi
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Staunton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,750
+8%since 2000
from 23,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,293 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Staunton
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,292
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,746
+60%since 2000
from $19,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(19,728)
Black13.9%(3,305)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(265)
Asian0.5%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(8,039)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(19,959)
Black11.2%(2,882)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,088)
Asian1.2%(320)
Other3.9%(1,012)
Diversity Score44.9%(11,558)
Diversity Score
45
+33%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staunton, Virginia?

Staunton, Virginia has about 25,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staunton, Virginia?

The typical household in Staunton, Virginia earns about $52,292 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 $171,600, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Staunton, Virginia?

About 31.1% 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 12.2% of people in Staunton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Staunton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Staunton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,289 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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