Augusta County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,033 | — | #740 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,049 | +9.2% | #505 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $306,100 | +8.6% | #598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,136 | -2.3% | #648 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | -47.3% | #166 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Augusta County has a population of 78,033, making it the #740 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Augusta County is $82,049, ranking #505 out of 3,222 counties — 9.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Augusta County is $306,100 (+8.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,136/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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93.4% of residents in Augusta County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Augusta County, Virginia
Augusta County, Virginia has a total population of 78,033, making it the 740th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Augusta County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Augusta County is $82,049, which ranks #505 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Augusta County is $306,100, 8.6% above the national median. Renters in Augusta County pay a median gross rent of $1,136 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Augusta County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Augusta County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).
All data for Augusta County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.