Stanardsville, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 740, Stanardsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Stanardsville is a small community located in Virginia, within Greene County. The total population is 740. It ranks as the 425th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanardsville is 29.9 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 33.0% of the population under 18, Stanardsville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stanardsville is $65,500. This is 30% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 199% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 86% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $267,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 38.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stanardsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.5% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stanardsville, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.