Staunton city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51790 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,948 | — | #1,619 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,581 | -12.7% | #1,585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $259,200 | -8.1% | #843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,024 | -12.0% | #920 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.5% | #1,380 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Staunton city has a population of 25,948, making it the #1,619 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Staunton city is $65,581, ranking #1,585 out of 3,222 counties — 12.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Staunton city is $259,200 (-8.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,024/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.9%.
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93.6% of residents in Staunton city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Staunton city, Virginia
Staunton city, Virginia has a total population of 25,948, making it the 1,619th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Staunton city is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Staunton city is $65,581, which ranks #1,585 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Staunton city is $259,200, 8.1% below the national median. Renters in Staunton city pay a median gross rent of $1,024 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Staunton city, 37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Staunton city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.3%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Staunton city, 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.