Staunton city's estimated 2026 population is 27,211 with a growth rate of 1.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Staunton city is the 70th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,738 and has seen a growth of 14.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Staunton city includes 80.07% White, 10.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (80.07%)
Black or African American (10.98%)
Two or more races (5.67%)
Asian (1.53%)
Other race (1.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.26%)
Native American (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,629 | 80.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,830 | 10.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,461 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 393 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 347 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.14% |
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Separated
Never Married
Staunton city's average per capita income is $44,906. Household income levels show a median of $62,586. The poverty rate stands at 12.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,246 | - |
| Families | $85,720 | $100,260 |
| Households | $62,586 | $80,760 |
| Non Families | $41,282 | $54,997 |
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