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Staunton

County:
Macoupin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.008
State:
Illinois

Staunton is a city located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Staunton has a 2026 population of 4,879. Staunton is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,047 in 2020.

The median household income in Staunton is $57,904 with a poverty rate of 14.54%. The median age in Staunton is 42.3 years: 42.3 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 58.8 males.

4.9K
Total Population
1,217
Density (mi²)
-28 -0.57%
Growth

Staunton Population

Staunton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,879-28-0.57%
20254,907-28-0.57%
20244,935-22-0.44%
20234,957-20-0.4%
20224,977-33-0.66%
20215,010-37-0.73%
20205,047-12-0.24%
20194,974-11-0.22%
20184,985-15-0.3%
20175,000-23-0.46%
20165,023-2-0.04%
20155,025-37-0.73%
20145,062-55-1.07%
20135,117-46-0.89%
20125,163-73-1.39%
20115,23630.06%
20105,233941.83%
20005,0302244.66%
19904,806621.31%
19804,7443487.92%
19704,3961683.97%
19604,2281814.47%
19504,047-165-3.92%
19404,212-406-8.79%
19304,618-1,409-23.38%
19206,02797919.39%
19105,0482,26281.19%
19002,78600%

Median Age

Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 42.3 years

Staunton Adults

There are 3,415 adults, (1,045 of whom are seniors) in Staunton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,707 (63%)
Male: 1,591 (37%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Staunton includes 94.28% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,05294.28%
Two or more races1202.79%
Asian932.16%
Black or African American140.33%
Other race120.28%
Native American70.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races130.3%
Native American70.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,05294.28%
Two or more races1072.49%
Asian932.16%
Black or African American140.33%
Other race120.28%

Staunton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Staunton 's average per capita income is $46,500. Household income levels show a median of $57,904. The poverty rate stands at 14.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,406-
Families$83,889$97,543
Households$57,904$72,050
Non Families$41,489$46,900

$46,500

Average Income

$57,904

Median Household Income

14.54%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)