Staunton city, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Staunton city, Virginia Demographics
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As of 2026, Staunton city, Virginia has a total population of 25,765, the 43rd largest city in Virginia, with a median household income of $62,586, which is 31% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 31% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Staunton city Quick Facts

Population 25,765

Median Household Income $62,586

Median Home Value $239,300

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 41.0 years

Homeownership Rate 59.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

High School Graduation Rate 93.7%

Diversity Index 36/100

Population 25,765 43rd of 681

Median Income $62,586 average

Poverty Rate 12.6% about average national

Median Home Value $239,300 average

How Staunton city Compares

Median Household Income

Staunton city

$62,586

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Staunton city

$239,300

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 29.4%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.5%

Renter 40.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

22.4%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

25.3%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Staunton city Rankings in Virginia

#43 Population of 681

#347 Median Income of 681

#247 Education of 681

#314 Home Value of 681

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Cities Similar to Staunton city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Salem city	25,477	$66,716	$244,800	31.1%	10.9%
Winchester city	27,981	$64,648	$325,900	31.6%	19.3%
Bailey's Crossroads CDP	25,458	$84,241	$398,200	44.4%	21.7%
Cave Spring CDP	26,014	$85,314	$296,700	50.4%	6.7%
Waynesboro city	22,574	$56,364	$236,600	26.3%	11.7%

Population Overview

Staunton city is a mid-sized community located in Virginia, within Staunton city. The total population is 25,765. It ranks as the 43rd most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Staunton city is 41.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Staunton city is $62,586. This is 31% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $239,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Staunton city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 93.7%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Staunton city, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Staunton city, Virginia?

Staunton city, Virginia has a population of 25,765 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Staunton city, VA?

The median household income in Staunton city is $62,586, which is 20% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Staunton city, VA?

The poverty rate in Staunton city is 12.6%. This means approximately 3,042 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Staunton city, Virginia?

Staunton city's population is 78.9% White, 10.0% Black, 4.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Staunton city, VA?

The median home value in Staunton city is $239,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Staunton city, Virginia?

35.1% of adults (25+) in Staunton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.