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Staunton

Virginia · 23,746 residents · 19.92 sq mi
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Staunton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,400. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,746
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,192 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Staunton
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,724
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,941 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,077
+26%since 2000
from $19,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+44%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(19,584)
Black12%(2,859)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(513)
Asian0.8%(182)
Other2.6%(615)
Diversity Score38.1%(9,040)
Diversity Score
38
+13%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staunton, Virginia?

Staunton, Virginia has about 23,746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staunton, Virginia?

The typical household in Staunton, Virginia earns about $42,724 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 $164,400, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Staunton, Virginia?

About 28.5% 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 15.2% 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 715 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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