Augusta County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Augusta County is located in Virginia with a total population of 77,713. It is the 28th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Augusta County is 44.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Augusta County is $79,972. This is 12% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $281,400. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Augusta County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.