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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Augusta County

Virginia · 65,615 residents · 967.074 sq mi
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Augusta County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,045. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $107,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

65,615
+20%since 1990
from 54,677 in 1990
1990 – 2025
68 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 57 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+12%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
52K59K66K73K80K1990201020202024Augusta County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,045
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,474 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,744
+55%since 1990
from $12,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$506
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
83.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
16.9% rent
2.5
+5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(52,358)
Black3.8%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(295)
Asian0.2%(104)
Diversity Score11.4%(6,245)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(61,970)
Black3.6%(2,354)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(620)
Asian0.3%(184)
Diversity Score11.7%(7,646)
12
+2%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta County, Virginia?

Augusta County, Virginia has about 65,615 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Augusta County, Virginia?

The typical household in Augusta County, Virginia earns about $43,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta County, Virginia expensive?

In Augusta County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $107,000, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta County, Virginia?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta County, Virginia?

About 5.8% of people in Augusta County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,938 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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