Staunton, Illinois Population 2022
Staunton is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Staunton has a 2020 population of 5,038. Staunton is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,054 in 2010.
The average household income in Staunton is $59,139 with a poverty rate of 13.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $100,900. The median age in Staunton is 43 years, 39.3 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
Staunton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stauntonwas:
- White: 97.39%
- Two or more races: 1.21%
- Asian: 1.08%
- Black or African American: 0.18%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,410 | 97.39% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 1.21% |
Staunton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,013 | 2.22 | 64.5 |
| Married | 785 | 3.06 | 70.4 |
| Male | 89 | 4.46 | 31.5 |
| Female | 269 | 2.25 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 870 | 1.21 | 60.9 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 0.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,301 | 40.54% |
| Some College | 808 | 25.18% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 10.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 422 | 13.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 5.36% |
Staunton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| White | 3,124 | 2,958 | 558 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Staunton Language by Age
Staunton Language
97.72% of Staunton residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
Staunton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,339 | 584 | 13.46% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 55 | 15 | 27.27% |
13.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.28%
Male Poverty Rate
16.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Staunton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Staunton is White, with 13.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Staunton is Multiple, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.50%.
Staunton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Staunton Married by Age and Sex
Staunton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Staunton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 6.80% |
| Black | 8 | 100.00% |
Staunton Veterans by Education
16.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.61%
Born in Staunton
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.19% of Staunton residents were born in the United States, with 80.61% having been born in Illinois. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,786 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 5,048 | 2,262 | 6.12% |
| 1920 | 6,027 | 979 | 1.79% |
| 1930 | 4,618 | -1,409 | -2.63% |
| 1940 | 4,212 | -406 | -0.92% |
| 1950 | 4,047 | -165 | -0.40% |
| 1960 | 4,228 | 181 | 0.44% |
| 1970 | 4,396 | 168 | 0.39% |
| 1980 | 4,744 | 348 | 0.76% |
| 1990 | 4,806 | 62 | 0.13% |
| 2000 | 5,030 | 224 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 5,139 | 109 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 5,131 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 5,123 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 5,115 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 5,107 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 5,099 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 5,091 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 5,083 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 5,075 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 5,067 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 5,054 | -13 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 5,046 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 5,038 | -8 | -0.16% |