Staunton, VA

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2021 Population

25,358

2.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

1.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

0.919% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,041

1.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$179,900

4.84% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12,091

0.851% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Staunton, VA had a population of 25.4k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $53,041. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Staunton, VA grew from 24,660 to 25,358, a 2.83% increase and its median household income grew from $52,292 to $53,041, a 1.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Staunton, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), White (Hispanic) (2.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%).

None of the households in Staunton, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Staunton, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Staunton, VA are Mary Baldwin University (421 degrees awarded in 2021) and Staunton School of Cosmetology (233666) (12 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Staunton, VA was $179,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

Most people in Staunton, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Staunton, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Staunton, VA is home to a population of 25.4k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.89% of Staunton, VA residents were born outside of the country (986 people).

In 2021, there were 7.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.3k people) in Staunton, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 815 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Staunton, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Staunton, VA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Staunton, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Staunton, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.3k ± 49
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.75k ± 269
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
815 ± 288

3.57%

Hispanic Population

905 people

3.57% of the people in Staunton, VA are hispanic (905 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Staunton, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

3.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

986 people

4.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

As of 2021, 3.89% of Staunton, VA residents (986 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Staunton, VA was 4.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Staunton, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
511 ± 209
Vietnam
421 ± 138
Gulf War (1990s)
287 ± 145

Staunton, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Staunton, VA employs 12.1k people. The largest industries in Staunton, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,918 people), Educational Services (1,685 people), and Retail Trade (1,384 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,500), Wholesale Trade ($58,618), and Public Administration ($52,344).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.1k

2021 Value

± 770

0.851%

1 Year growth

± 9.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Staunton, VA grew at a rate of 0.851%, from 12k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Staunton, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,349 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,257 people), and Management Occupations (942 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Staunton, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.1k

2021 Value

± 770

0.851%

1 Year growth

± 9.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Staunton, VA grew at a rate of 0.851%, from 12k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Staunton, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,918 people), Educational Services (1,685 people), and Retail Trade (1,384 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Staunton, VA, though some of these residents may live in Staunton, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,553

Median earning men ± $3,704

$32,261

Median earning women ± $4,138

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,107), Wholesale Trade ($58,421), and Public Administration ($55,268).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($67,714), Information ($47,870), and Construction ($43,269).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Staunton, VA awarded 433 degrees. The student population of Staunton, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 436 male students and 1,750 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Staunton, VA are White (239 and 55.2%), followed by Unknown (115 and 26.6%), Black or African American (47 and 10.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 3%).

The largest universities in Staunton, VA by number of degrees awarded are Mary Baldwin University (421 and 97.2%) and Staunton School of Cosmetology (233666) (12 and 2.77%).

The most popular majors in Staunton, VA are General Business Administration & Management (56 and 12.9%), Occupational Therapy (35 and 8.08%), and Physical Therapy (35 and 8.08%).

The median tuition cost in Staunton, VA for private four year colleges is $30,690.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Staunton, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.72%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,186 (19.9% men and 80.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,186 students enrolled in Staunton, VA, 19.9% men and 80.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,259 records, of which 81.5% were women and 18.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
33 degrees awarded
Social Work
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Staunton, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Staunton, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mary Baldwin University
421 degrees awarded
Staunton School of Cosmetology (233666)
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mary Baldwin University with 421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 56 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Staunton, VA, which is 0.149 times less than the 377 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 239 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 115 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Staunton, VA was $179,900 in 2021, which is 0.735 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,600 to $179,900, a 4.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Staunton, VA is 58.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Staunton, VA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Staunton, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Staunton, VA is $53,041. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Staunton, VA was Census Tract 5 with a value of $57,117, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $55,192 and $52,337.

Housing

Property

$179,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,856

$6,532

Median Property Taxes

±$556

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Staunton, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Staunton, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.7% of the housing units in Staunton, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Staunton, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5
Census Tract 6
Census Tract 3

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Staunton, VA was Census Tract 5 with a value of $57,117, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $55,192 and $52,337.

The following map shows all of the places in Staunton, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,041

Median Household Income

± $4,449

11.1k

Number of Households

± 770

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.1k households in Staunton, VA grew to $53,041 from the previous year's value of $52,292.

The following chart displays the households in Staunton, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Staunton, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (6.93%)
Worked At Home (4.97%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Staunton, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.93%) and those who worked at home (4.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Staunton, VA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Staunton, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Staunton, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Staunton, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Staunton, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Staunton, VA (2.96k out of 24.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Staunton, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Staunton, VA has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 9.76% on non-group plans, and 2.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Staunton city, VA see 2770 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year (2492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1200 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 149 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Staunton city, VA

Primary care physicians in Staunton city, VA see an average of 2,770 patients per year. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year (2,492 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Staunton city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.74%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

9.76%

Non-Group

2.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Staunton, VA declined by 7.11% from 9.41% to 8.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Staunton, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.