Census Bureau data for Staunton city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Staunton city
- What is the median household income in Staunton city?
- The median household income in Staunton city is $65,435 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Staunton city?
- The poverty rate in Staunton city is 14.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Staunton city?
- $139,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Staunton city?
- The median gross rent in Staunton city is $805 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Staunton city residents have a college degree?
- 21.0% of adults in Staunton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,307
Median Income
$65,435
Median Home Value
$139,500
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,410 (+42.2%)
Home Value:
+$39,800 (+39.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+5.3 pp (+60.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.0 pp (+23.5%)
Unemployment:
-4.8 pp (-70.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,307
Median Age
45.0
Female
64.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.0%
Black 0.3%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
1.8%
Chinese
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$65,435
±$14,879
-$16,267 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$76,376
Median Family Income
$80,417
Poverty Rate
14.0%
+5.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
30.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
33.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
7.2%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
4.8%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
22.4%
$100–150k
16.5%
$150–200k
6.0%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,334
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Renter-Occupied
24.1%
Vacancy Rate
14.5%
Median Home Value
$139,500
-$111,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$805
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
4.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.3%
$50–100k
26.4%
$100–200k
24.0%
$200–300k
26.3%
$300–500k
3.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.1%
$500–1k
38.7%
$1–1.5k
23.0%
$3.5k+
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3+
15.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.9%
2–4 units
5.1%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
9.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
34.5%
1940–1969
15.3%
1970–1999
7.9%
2000–2009
10.2%
2010+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.0%
-16.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
24.3%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.7%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
10.0%
Private For-Profit
85.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.0%
Retail
15.4%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Transportation
12.9%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Finance
8.7%
Public Admin
4.9%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Management
35.0%
Sales
20.2%
Production
17.7%
Construction
14.4%
Food Prep
12.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.9 min
Drove Alone
86.3%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.7%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,996
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
2.6%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
10.9%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 18.0%
Working age (18–64): 82.0%
65 and over: 22.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.8%
Naturalized Citizen
51.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
93.4%
Latin America
6.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
21.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.1%
Uninsured
3.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.0%
Has a Computer
92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023