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Augusta County

Virginia · 77,487 residents · 967.074 sq mi
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Augusta County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,076. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,487
+18%since 2000
from 65,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K59K66K73K80K1990201020202024Augusta County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,076
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,493
+54%since 2000
from $19,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(61,970)
Black3.6%(2,354)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(620)
Asian0.3%(184)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(7,646)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(68,375)
Black4%(3,072)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,728)
Asian0.6%(461)
Other2.1%(1,614)
Diversity Score24.1%(18,646)
Segregation Score32.6%(25,232)
Diversity Score
24
+107%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$65,581+1%
Home value$259,200+18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta County, Virginia?

Augusta County, Virginia has about 77,487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Augusta County, Virginia earns about $65,076 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 $219,600, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta County, Virginia?

About 22.3% 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 8.9% 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 22,810 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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