Staunton city, VA

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    2024 Population
    25,948
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.9
    2.68% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.4%
    1.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $65,581
    4.79% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $259,200
    8.32% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,059
    1.62% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Staunton city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.1% of the residents in Staunton city, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Staunton City, VA are Mary Baldwin University (549 degrees awarded in 2024) and Staunton School of Cosmetology (11 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Staunton city, VA was $259,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

    Most people in Staunton city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Staunton city, VA was 2 cars per household.

    Staunton city, VA borders Augusta County, VA.

    United StatesVirginiaStaunton-Waynesboro, VA

    Population & Diversity

    Staunton city, VA is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.52% of Staunton city, VA residents were born outside of the country (914 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.3k people) in Staunton city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.1% of Staunton city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Staunton city, VA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Staunton city, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      20.3k ± 110
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.66k ± 260
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.09k ± 263
    4.75%
    Hispanic Population
    1.23k people

    In 2024, there were 7.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.3k people) in Staunton city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.75% of the people in Staunton city, VA are hispanic (1.23k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Staunton city, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.52%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    914 people
    4.04%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.04k people

    As of 2024, 3.52% of Staunton city, VA residents (914 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Staunton city, VA was 4.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      503 ± 164
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      487 ± 185
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      328 ± 138

    Staunton city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.6% of the population of Staunton city, VA has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Staunton County, VA see 2,138 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,138 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1234 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 128 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,138 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Staunton County, VA

    Primary care physicians in Staunton County, VA see an average of 2,138 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,138 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    6.44%
    Uninsured
    43.8%
    Employer Coverage
    19.9%
    Medicaid
    16.4%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    1.68%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Staunton city, VA declined by 10.3% from 7.17% to 6.44%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Staunton city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.79 in Staunton city, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.9% in Staunton city, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.22% in Staunton city, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Staunton city, VA employs 12.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Staunton city, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,919 people), Educational Services (1,806 people), and Retail Trade (1,554 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($75,114), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,023), and Manufacturing ($59,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 791
    −1.62%
    1 Year decline
    ± 9.42%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Staunton city, VA declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 12.3k employees to 12.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Staunton city, VA, are Management Occupations (1,207 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,153 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Staunton city, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 791
    −1.62%
    1 Year decline
    ± 9.42%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Staunton city, VA declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 12.3k employees to 12.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Staunton city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,919 people), Educational Services (1,806 people), and Retail Trade (1,554 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Staunton city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Staunton city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,933
    Median earning men ± $4,430
    $38,365
    Median earning women ± $3,796

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($61,729), Public Administration ($61,563), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($61,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($52,159), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,038), and Public Administration ($47,292).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 83
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 62
      Retail Trade
    3. 46
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $100k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $56.4k
      Retail Trade
    3. $30.9k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Staunton city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Staunton city, VA awarded 560 degrees. The student population of Staunton city, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 422 male students and 1,374 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Staunton city, VA are White (379 and 68.7%), Black or African American (72 and 13%), Unknown (31 and 5.62%), and Hispanic or Latino (30 and 5.43%).

    The largest universities in Staunton city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Mary Baldwin University (549 and 98%) and Staunton School of Cosmetology (11 and 1.96%).

    The most popular majors in Staunton City, VA are Applied Behavior Analysis (64 and 11.4%), General Business Administration & Management (46 and 8.21%), and Physician Assistant (38 and 6.79%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $20,762.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2020 in Staunton city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.72%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,796 (23.5% men and 76.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,796 students enrolled in Staunton city, VA, 23.5% men and 76.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 976 records, of which 78.6% were women and 21.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      38 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      35 degrees awarded
    3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Staunton City, VA was General Psychology with 38 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Staunton City, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Mary Baldwin University
      549 degrees awarded
    2. Staunton School of Cosmetology
      11 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mary Baldwin University with 549 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Staunton city, VA, which is 0.244 times less than the 450 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 379 degrees mean that there were 5.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 72 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,762) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($425) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Staunton city, VA was $259,200 in 2024, which is 0.779 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $239,300 to $259,200, a 8.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Staunton city, VA is 60.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Staunton city, VA have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Staunton city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Staunton city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.77%.

    Housing

    Property

    $259,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,843
    $6,885
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$597

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Staunton city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.9% of the housing units in Staunton city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $65,581
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,919
    11.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 767

    In 2024, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Staunton city, VA grew to $65,581 from the previous year's value of $62,586.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Staunton city, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.7%)
    2. Carpooled (9.77%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.82%)

    In 2024, 75.7% of workers in Staunton city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.77%) and those who worked at home (8.82%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Staunton city, VA have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Staunton city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Staunton city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Staunton city, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Staunton city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.77%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Staunton city, VA (3.01k out of 24.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Staunton city, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16.5% of the children was living in poverty in Staunton city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 153 in Staunton city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.67% per 100,000 population.

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