Staunton city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Staunton city is located in Virginia with a total population of 25,765. It is the 67th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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.