Staunton, VA
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25,581
TOTAL POPULATION
11,715
MALE POPULATION
13,866
FEMALE POPULATION
84.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,581
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,698
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,731
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,057
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Staunton Zip Codes
Staunton Area Codes
Race in Staunton
The most populous races in Staunton are White / Caucasian (20,917 | 81.8%), Black / African American (2,739 | 10.7%), and Two or more Races (1,168 | 4.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 364 | 1.4% |
| Black / African American | 2,739 | 10.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 156 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 972 | 3.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 27 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 20,917 | 81.8% |
| Two or more Races | 1,168 | 4.6% |
| Some other Race | 210 | 0.8% |
| Total | 25,581 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Staunton
The most populous ancestries reported in Staunton are English (3,789 | 14.8%), German (3,774 | 14.7%), Irish (2,369 | 9.3%), American (1,464 | 5.7%), and Scotch-Irish (957 | 3.7%), together accounting for 48.3% of all Staunton residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 138 | 0.5% |
| American | 1,464 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 23 | 0.1% |
| Argentinean | 65 | 0.3% |
| Australian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Bahamian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 165 | 0.6% |
| Blackfeet | 4 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 6 | 0.0% |
| British | 238 | 0.9% |
| Burmese | 154 | 0.6% |
| Canadian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 17 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 39 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 151 | 0.6% |
| Central American Indian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 54 | 0.2% |
| Colombian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Creek | 13 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 54 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 36 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 58 | 0.2% |
| Dominican | 22 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 208 | 0.8% |
| Eastern European | 108 | 0.4% |
| Ecuadorian | 25 | 0.1% |
| English | 3,789 | 14.8% |
| Ethiopian | 6 | 0.0% |
| European | 812 | 3.2% |
| Filipino | 5 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 16 | 0.1% |
| French | 593 | 2.3% |
| French Canadian | 131 | 0.5% |
| German | 3,774 | 14.7% |
| Greek | 47 | 0.2% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 224 | 0.9% |
| Guatemalan | 29 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 9 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 26 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2,369 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 918 | 3.6% |
| Jamaican | 115 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 44 | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 23 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 47 | 0.2% |
| Lumbee | 17 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 254 | 1.0% |
| Mexican American Indian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Nigerian | 70 | 0.3% |
| Northern European | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 133 | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 26 | 0.1% |
| Panamanian | 38 | 0.2% |
| Paraguayan | 7 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 390 | 1.5% |
| Portuguese | 159 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rican | 296 | 1.2% |
| Romanian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 81 | 0.3% |
| Salvadoran | 75 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 114 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 957 | 3.7% |
| Scottish | 678 | 2.6% |
| Slavic | 8 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 25 | 0.1% |
| South African | 10 | 0.0% |
| South American | 156 | 0.6% |
| Spanish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 285 | 1.1% |
| Swedish | 486 | 1.9% |
| Swiss | 133 | 0.5% |
| Thai | 49 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 38 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 105 | 0.4% |
| West Indian | 17 | 0.1% | View All 82 Rows |
Immigrants in Staunton
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Staunton came from Latin America (441 | 1.7%), Asia (330 | 1.3%), Eastern Asia (257 | 1.0%), Caribbean (199 | 0.8%), and Europe (194 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Staunton residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 71 | 0.3% |
| Argentina | 65 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 330 | 1.3% |
| Australia | 15 | 0.1% |
| Bolivia | 11 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 6 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 13 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 199 | 0.8% |
| Central America | 95 | 0.4% |
| China | 35 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 17 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 34 | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 22 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 17 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 257 | 1.0% |
| Eastern Europe | 19 | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | 25 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 50 | 0.2% |
| England | 39 | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 194 | 0.8% |
| Germany | 57 | 0.2% |
| Haiti | 47 | 0.2% |
| India | 24 | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | 96 | 0.4% |
| Japan | 104 | 0.4% |
| Korea | 118 | 0.5% |
| Latin America | 441 | 1.7% |
| Liberia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 45 | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | 48 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 55 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 22 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 23 | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 63 | 0.3% |
| Russia | 10 | 0.0% |
| South America | 147 | 0.6% |
| South Central Asia | 24 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 49 | 0.2% |
| Southern Europe | 63 | 0.3% |
| Thailand | 26 | 0.1% |
| Venezuela | 16 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 54 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 57 | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | 11 | 0.0% | View All 45 Rows |
Sex and Age in Staunton
Sex and Age in Staunton
The most populous age groups in Staunton are 35 to 39 Years (942 | 8.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,044 | 7.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 818 (7.0%) | 681 (4.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 725 (6.2%) | 617 (4.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 552 (4.7%) | 693 (5.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 488 (4.2%) | 976 (7.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 630 (5.4%) | 1,044 (7.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 737 (6.3%) | 911 (6.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 911 (7.8%) | 842 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 942 (8.0%) | 865 (6.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 794 (6.8%) | 753 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 729 (6.2%) | 824 (5.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 638 (5.4%) | 718 (5.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 898 (7.7%) | 940 (6.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 598 (5.1%) | 847 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 749 (6.4%) | 893 (6.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 665 (5.7%) | 831 (6.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 427 (3.6%) | 370 (2.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 190 (1.6%) | 364 (2.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 224 (1.9%) | 697 (5.0%) |
| Total | 11,715 (100.0%) | 13,866 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Staunton
Median Family Size in Staunton
The median family size in Staunton is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,251 | 68.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.92 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,555 | 25.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,251 (68.8%) | 2.92 |
| Single Male/Father | 377 (6.1%) | 2.72 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,555 (25.2%) | 2.66 |
| Total Families | 6,183 (100.0%) | 2.84 |
Median Household Size in Staunton
The median household size in Staunton is 2.18 persons per household, with single male/father households (377 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (4,881 | 44.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,251 (38.4%) | 2.96 |
| Single Male/Father | 377 (3.4%) | 3.26 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,555 (14.1%) | 2.86 |
| Non-family | 4,881 (44.1%) | 1.20 |
| Total Households | 11,064 (100.0%) | 2.18 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Staunton
Out of a total of 11,064 households in Staunton, 6,183 (55.9%) are family households, while 4,881 (44.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,972, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,096.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 4,096 (37.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,972 (26.9%) | 719 (6.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,543 (14.0%) | 66 (0.6%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,158 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 328 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 83 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 99 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,183 (55.9%) | 4,881 (44.1%) |
Female Fertility in Staunton
Fertility by Age in Staunton
Average fertility rate in Staunton is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 266 (81.4%) | 95.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 61 (18.6%) | 24.0 |
| Total | 327 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Staunton
74.3% of women with births (327) in Staunton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 196 (73.7%) | 70 (26.3%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 47 (77.0%) | 14 (23.0%) |
| Total | 243 (74.3%) | 84 (25.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Staunton
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 41 (12.5%) | 28.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 124 (37.9%) | 51.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 93 (28.4%) | 93.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 69 (21.1%) | 74.0 |
| Total | 327 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Staunton
25.7% of women with births in Staunton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 46.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 30 (73.2%) | 11 (26.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 67 (54.0%) | 57 (46.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 77 (82.8%) | 16 (17.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 243 (74.3%) | 84 (25.7%) |
Income in Staunton
Income Overview in Staunton
Per Capita Income in Staunton is $34,581, while median incomes of families and households are $81,698 and $59,731 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 25,581 | $34,581 |
| Median Family Income | 6,183 | $81,698 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,183 | $101,598 |
| Median Household Income | 11,064 | $59,731 |
| Mean Household Income | 11,064 | $80,307 |
| Income Deficit | 6,183 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 25,581 | 22.77% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 25,581 | 77.23¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 25,581 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Staunton
Average Earnings in Staunton are $37,434, $41,808 for men and $32,288 for women, a difference of 22.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 6,542 (48.3%) | $41,808 |
| Female | 6,999 (51.7%) | $32,288 |
| Total | 13,541 (100.0%) | $37,434 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Staunton
The most common earnings brackets in Staunton are $100,000+ for men (762 | 11.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (549 | 7.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 484 (7.4%) | 549 (7.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 152 (2.3%) | 319 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 279 (4.3%) | 313 (4.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 229 (3.5%) | 122 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 89 (1.4%) | 386 (5.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 37 (0.6%) | 173 (2.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 192 (2.9%) | 217 (3.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 113 (1.7%) | 213 (3.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 55 (0.8%) | 301 (4.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 120 (1.8%) | 172 (2.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 650 (9.9%) | 492 (7.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 271 (4.1%) | 494 (7.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 438 (6.7%) | 374 (5.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 360 (5.5%) | 522 (7.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 256 (3.9%) | 347 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 229 (3.5%) | 401 (5.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 755 (11.5%) | 483 (6.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 355 (5.4%) | 455 (6.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 716 (10.9%) | 387 (5.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 762 (11.7%) | 279 (4.0%) |
| Total | 6,542 (100.0%) | 6,999 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Staunton
Average earnings in Staunton are $46,595 for men and $38,648 for women, a difference of 17.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,362, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,716. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,431, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,741.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,716 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $38,502 | $26,741 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $41,165 | $36,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,650 | $50,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,362 | $50,431 |
| Total | $46,595 | $38,648 |
Family Income in Staunton
Family Income Brackets in Staunton
According to the Staunton family income data, there are 1,564 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 117 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 117 | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 161 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 284 | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 476 | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 717 | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,063 | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 878 | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,564 | 25.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 458 | 7.4% |
| $200,000+ | 464 | 7.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Staunton
5-person families (243 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Staunton with $125,096 per family, while 2-person families (3,268 | 52.8%) have the highest median income of $36,260 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,268 (52.8%) | $72,520 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,437 (23.2%) | $80,950 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,062 (17.2%) | $103,804 |
| 5-Person Families | 243 (3.9%) | $125,096 |
| 6-Person Families | 134 (2.2%) | $104,922 |
| 7+ Person Families | 39 (0.6%) | $76,779 |
| Total | 6,183 (100.0%) | $81,698 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Staunton
The median family income in Staunton is $81,698, with families comprising 3+ earners (690) having the highest median family income of $147,650, while families with no earners (901) have the lowest median family income of $49,044, accounting for 11.2% and 14.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 901 (14.6%) | $49,044 |
| 1 Earner | 2,145 (34.7%) | $54,375 |
| 2 Earners | 2,447 (39.6%) | $104,345 |
| 3+ Earners | 690 (11.2%) | $147,650 |
| Total | 6,183 (100.0%) | $81,698 |
Household Income in Staunton
Household Income Brackets in Staunton
With 1,958 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Staunton, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 542 households (4.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 542 | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 675 | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 963 | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,151 | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,593 | 14.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,671 | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,383 | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,958 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 586 | 5.3% |
| $200,000+ | 553 | 5.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Staunton
The median household income in Staunton is $59,731, with the highest median household income of $80,737 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,808 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,914, with 3,820 households (34.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 320 (2.9%) | $42,581 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,116 (28.2%) | $65,408 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,808 (34.4%) | $80,737 |
| 65+ Years | 3,820 (34.5%) | $39,914 |
| Total | 11,064 (100.0%) | $59,731 |
Poverty in Staunton
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Staunton
With 11.1% poverty level for males and 11.7% for females among the residents of Staunton, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 146 males (20.0%) and 35 females (21.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 53 (6.5%) | 8 (1.3%) |
| 5 Years | 4 (2.3%) | 5 (6.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 146 (20.0%) | 61 (8.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 34 (10.4%) | 41 (8.6%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (21.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 27 (10.4%) | 18 (8.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 45 (6.7%) | 166 (16.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 123 (7.9%) | 222 (12.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 317 (18.5%) | 200 (12.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 67 (5.0%) | 199 (13.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 210 (14.6%) | 201 (11.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 202 (14.9%) | 227 (13.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (3.4%) | 124 (9.8%) |
| Total | 1,256 (11.1%) | 1,507 (11.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Staunton
According to the poverty statistics in Staunton, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 765 (93.5%) | 611 (98.7%) |
| 5 Years | 170 (97.7%) | 78 (94.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 584 (80.0%) | 688 (91.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 292 (89.6%) | 434 (91.4%) |
| 15 Years | 65 (100.0%) | 127 (78.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 232 (89.6%) | 208 (92.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 630 (93.3%) | 836 (83.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,438 (92.1%) | 1,527 (87.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,396 (81.5%) | 1,412 (87.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,277 (95.0%) | 1,256 (86.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,224 (85.4%) | 1,562 (88.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,156 (85.1%) | 1,485 (86.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 786 (96.6%) | 1,144 (90.2%) |
| Total | 10,015 (88.9%) | 11,368 (88.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Staunton
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Staunton show that 4.4% or 186 of the total 4,251 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,488 (97.3%) | 69 (2.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,418 (92.4%) | 116 (7.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 159 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Total | 4,065 (95.6%) | 186 (4.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Staunton
According to the poverty data in Staunton, 10.3% or 39 single-father households and 13.1% or 203 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (84.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (16.6%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 7 (4.2%) | 75 (10.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 128 (16.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 32 (84.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 39 (10.3%) | 203 (13.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Staunton
The poverty data for Staunton shows that 186 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 242 of the single-parent households (12.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (25.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 69 (2.7%) | 82 (9.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 116 (7.6%) | 128 (13.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (25.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 186 (4.4%) | 242 (12.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Staunton
Employment by Class of Employer in Staunton
Among the 12,047 employed individuals in Staunton, private company employees (7,347 | 61.0%), local government employees (1,324 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,144 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,347 | 61.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 312 | 2.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 526 | 4.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,144 | 9.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,324 | 11.0% |
| State Government Employees | 999 | 8.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 356 | 3.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 39 | 0.3% |
| Total | 12,047 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Staunton
According to the labor force statistics for Staunton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,266), 61.4% or 13,057 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 666 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.3% or 2,540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.9% or 58 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 530 (42.9%) | 58 (10.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,373 (82.0%) | 69 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,414 (85.8%) | 11 (0.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,388 (79.2%) | 17 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,747 (81.9%) | 231 (8.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,540 (87.3%) | 76 (3.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,386 (75.4%) | 53 (3.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 844 (58.4%) | 84 (10.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 650 (20.7%) | 65 (10.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 193 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 13,057 (61.4%) | 666 (5.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Staunton
According to labor force statistics for Staunton, 79.7% of individuals (10,319) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,947) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 464 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.0% or 3,808 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 172 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 504 (66.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,640 (67.2%) | 255 (6.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,369 (85.6%) | 248 (6.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,808 (88.0%) | 100 (2.3%) |
| Total | 10,319 (79.7%) | 583 (4.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Staunton
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Staunton are Community & Social Service (1,640 | 13.3%), Management (1,090 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (880 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (839 | 6.8%), and Health Technologists (580 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Staunton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.1%), Legal Services & Support (92.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (87.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (87.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (80.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 512 (47.0%) | 578 (53.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 192 (43.5%) | 249 (56.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 399 (83.1%) | 81 (16.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 174 (87.9%) | 24 (12.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 163 (93.1%) | 12 (6.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 62 (57.9%) | 45 (42.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 511 (31.2%) | 1,129 (68.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 73 (19.7%) | 298 (80.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 82 (92.1%) | 7 (7.9%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 195 (23.2%) | 644 (76.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 161 (47.2%) | 180 (52.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 163 (18.5%) | 717 (81.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 75 (12.9%) | 505 (87.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,777 (39.2%) | 2,754 (60.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,987 (48.4%) | 6,380 (51.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Staunton are Food Preparation & Serving (884 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (624 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (582 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (497 | 4.0%), and Law Enforcement (290 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Staunton, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (88.4%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (86.2%), Healthcare Support (82.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 101 (17.3%) | 481 (82.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 389 (78.3%) | 108 (21.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 183 (88.4%) | 24 (11.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 206 (71.0%) | 84 (29.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 313 (35.4%) | 571 (64.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 453 (72.6%) | 171 (27.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 28 (13.8%) | 175 (86.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,284 (46.0%) | 1,506 (54.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,987 (48.4%) | 6,380 (51.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Staunton are Office & Administration (1,240 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (1,134 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 553 (48.8%) | 581 (51.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 320 (25.8%) | 920 (74.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 873 (36.8%) | 1,501 (63.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,987 (48.4%) | 6,380 (51.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Staunton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (435 | 3.5%), Construction & Extraction (343 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (89 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 89 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 301 (87.8%) | 42 (12.2%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 423 (97.2%) | 12 (2.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 813 (93.8%) | 54 (6.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,987 (48.4%) | 6,380 (51.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Staunton are Production (712 | 5.8%), Material Moving (658 | 5.3%), and Transportation (435 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 397 (55.8%) | 315 (44.2%) |
| Transportation | 379 (87.1%) | 56 (12.9%) |
| Material Moving | 464 (70.5%) | 194 (29.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,240 (68.7%) | 565 (31.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,987 (48.4%) | 6,380 (51.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Staunton
Employment Industries in Staunton
The major employment industries in Staunton include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,966 | 15.9%), Educational Services (1,662 | 13.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,332 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (1,326 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (1,132 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Staunton
The Staunton industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (80.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (85.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (71.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 127 (76.5%) | 39 (23.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 364 (75.5%) | 118 (24.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 840 (74.2%) | 292 (25.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 288 (80.9%) | 68 (19.1%) |
| Retail Trade | 669 (50.4%) | 657 (49.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 455 (80.4%) | 111 (19.6%) |
| Utilities | 38 (74.5%) | 13 (25.5%) |
| Information | 70 (46.4%) | 81 (53.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 49 (14.2%) | 296 (85.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 52 (29.0%) | 127 (71.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 363 (58.6%) | 257 (41.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 274 (63.9%) | 155 (36.1%) |
| Educational Services | 538 (32.4%) | 1,124 (67.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 382 (19.4%) | 1,584 (80.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 145 (53.5%) | 126 (46.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 562 (42.2%) | 770 (57.8%) |
| Public Administration | 496 (62.9%) | 293 (37.1%) |
| Total | 5,987 (48.4%) | 6,380 (51.6%) |
Education in Staunton
School Enrollment in Staunton
The most common levels of schooling among the 5,487 students in Staunton are college / undergraduate (1,537 | 28.0%), elementary school (1,054 | 19.2%), and middle school (1,011 | 18.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 356 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 239 | 4.4% |
| Elementary School | 1,054 | 19.2% |
| Middle School | 1,011 | 18.4% |
| High School | 923 | 16.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,537 | 28.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 367 | 6.7% |
| Total | 5,487 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Staunton
Out of a total of 5,487 students who are enrolled in schools in Staunton, 1,449 (26.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,038 (73.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 366 (61.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 677 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 185 (68.8%) | 84 (31.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,031 (80.9%) | 244 (19.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,031 (83.7%) | 201 (16.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 677 (89.2%) | 82 (10.8%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 226 (38.2%) | 366 (61.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 495 (65.2%) | 264 (34.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 185 (66.3%) | 94 (33.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 206 (64.0%) | 116 (36.0%) |
| Total | 4,038 (73.6%) | 1,449 (26.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Staunton
Education (815 | 12.1%), science & technology (799 | 11.9%), business (704 | 10.5%), literature & languages (670 | 10.0%), and liberal arts & history (602 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 6,712 individuals in Staunton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 240 | 3.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 330 | 4.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 172 | 2.6% |
| Psychology | 564 | 8.4% |
| Social Sciences | 511 | 7.6% |
| Engineering | 141 | 2.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 799 | 11.9% |
| Business | 704 | 10.5% |
| Education | 815 | 12.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 670 | 10.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 602 | 9.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 520 | 7.7% |
| Communications | 190 | 2.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 451 | 6.7% |
| Total | 6,712 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Staunton
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Staunton
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Staunton are males with 2 vehicles (2,511, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,487, making up 42.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 169 (2.9%) | 214 (3.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 904 (15.8%) | 1,374 (23.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,511 (43.8%) | 2,487 (41.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,202 (20.9%) | 1,131 (19.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 576 (10.0%) | 390 (6.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 375 (6.5%) | 350 (5.9%) |
| Total | 5,737 (100.0%) | 5,946 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Staunton
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Staunton are 10 to 14 minutes (2,051 commuters, 18.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,987 commuters, 17.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,613 commuters, 14.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 473 | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,613 | 14.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,051 | 18.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,987 | 17.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,490 | 13.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 663 | 5.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,176 | 10.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 394 | 3.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 381 | 3.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 703 | 6.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 222 | 1.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 229 | 2.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Staunton
The most common commute times in Staunton are 10 to 14 minutes (890 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,219 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 283 (5.0%) | 190 (3.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 708 (12.6%) | 905 (15.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 890 (15.8%) | 1,161 (20.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 768 (13.7%) | 1,219 (21.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 587 (10.4%) | 903 (15.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 410 (7.3%) | 253 (4.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 794 (14.1%) | 382 (6.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 224 (4.0%) | 170 (2.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 130 (2.3%) | 251 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 520 (9.2%) | 183 (3.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 132 (2.4%) | 90 (1.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 173 (3.1%) | 56 (1.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Staunton
The most frequent times of departure to work in Staunton are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (750, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,005, 17.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 422 (7.5%) | 280 (4.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 215 (3.8%) | 107 (1.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 290 (5.2%) | 48 (0.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 357 (6.4%) | 226 (3.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 484 (8.6%) | 259 (4.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 738 (13.1%) | 1,005 (17.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 750 (13.4%) | 1,004 (17.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 504 (9.0%) | 477 (8.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 182 (3.2%) | 393 (6.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 474 (8.4%) | 636 (11.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 66 (1.2%) | 413 (7.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 90 (1.6%) | 93 (1.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 397 (7.1%) | 325 (5.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 650 (11.6%) | 497 (8.6%) |
| Total | 5,619 (100.0%) | 5,763 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Staunton
Occupancy by Ownership in Staunton
Of the total 11,064 dwellings in Staunton, owner-occupied units account for 6,581 (59.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,483 (40.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,581 | 59.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,483 | 40.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 11,064 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Staunton
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 4,096 | 37.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,691 | 33.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,609 | 14.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,668 | 15.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,064 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Staunton
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,989 (48.6%) | 2,107 (51.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,419 (65.5%) | 1,272 (34.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 976 (60.7%) | 633 (39.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,197 (71.8%) | 471 (28.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,581 (59.5%) | 4,483 (40.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Staunton
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 320 (40.9%) | 463 (59.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,533 (54.1%) | 1,298 (45.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,745 (51.7%) | 1,628 (48.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,983 (73.2%) | 1,094 (26.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Staunton
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,922 | 17.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,514 | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,792 | 16.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,016 | 18.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,144 | 19.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,009 | 9.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 667 | 6.0% |
| Total | 11,064 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Staunton
Median Income by Occupancy in Staunton
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,581 (59.5%) | $80,508 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,483 (40.5%) | $40,282 |
| Average | 11,064 (100.0%) | $59,731 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Staunton
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 232 (3.5%) | 142 (3.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 40 (0.6%) | 132 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 235 (3.6%) | 441 (9.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 70 (1.1%) | 294 (6.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 293 (4.4%) | 301 (6.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 521 (7.9%) | 633 (14.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 851 (12.9%) | 741 (16.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 849 (12.9%) | 817 (18.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 915 (13.9%) | 466 (10.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,605 (24.4%) | 350 (7.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 970 (14.7%) | 166 (3.7%) |
| Total | 6,581 (100.0%) | 4,483 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Staunton
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 174 (2.6%) | 88 (2.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,119 (17.0%) | 176 (3.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,148 (17.4%) | 1,003 (22.4%) |
| $800 to $999 | 709 (10.8%) | 937 (20.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,913 (29.1%) | 1,262 (28.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 842 (12.8%) | 423 (9.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 352 (5.3%) | 192 (4.3%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 192 (2.9%) | 69 (1.5%) |
| $3,000 or more | 132 (2.0%) | 104 (2.3%) |
| Total | 6,581 (100.0%) | 4,483 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Staunton
Housing Structures in Staunton
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,991 | 72.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 462 | 4.2% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 387 | 3.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 402 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 553 | 5.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,238 | 11.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 31 | 0.3% |
| Total | 11,064 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Staunton
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,228 (77.9%) | 1,763 (22.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 237 (51.3%) | 225 (48.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 56 (14.5%) | 331 (85.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 9 (2.2%) | 393 (97.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 553 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 36 (2.9%) | 1,202 (97.1%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 15 (48.4%) | 16 (51.6%) |
| Total | 6,581 (59.5%) | 4,483 (40.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Staunton
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 220 (4.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 35 (0.5%) | 999 (22.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,658 (25.2%) | 2,092 (46.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,773 (42.1%) | 823 (18.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,115 (32.1%) | 349 (7.8%) |
| Total | 6,581 (100.0%) | 4,483 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Staunton
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 3,780 (57.4%) | 1,559 (34.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 188 (2.9%) | 43 (1.0%) |
| Electricity | 2,367 (36.0%) | 2,833 (63.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 99 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 125 (1.9%) | 33 (0.7%) |
| No Fuel Used | 22 (0.3%) | 15 (0.3%) |
| Total | 6,581 (100.0%) | 4,483 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Staunton
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 129 (2.0%) | 847 (18.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,810 (27.5%) | 2,222 (49.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,805 (42.6%) | 1,068 (23.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,837 (27.9%) | 346 (7.7%) |
| Total | 6,581 (100.0%) | 4,483 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Staunton
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Staunton
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,181 | 4,400 |
| Median Property Value | $229,100 | $212,700 |
| Median Household Income | $52,799 | $797 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $467 | $132 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,662 | $183 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Staunton
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 35 (1.6%) | 27 (0.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 197 (9.0%) | 131 (3.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,356 (62.2%) | 3,169 (72.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 366 (16.8%) | 873 (19.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 137 (6.3%) | 84 (1.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 13 (0.6%) | 39 (0.9%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 77 (3.5%) | 77 (1.8%) |
| Total | 2,181 (100.0%) | 4,400 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Staunton
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 122 (5.6%) | 144 (3.3%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 375 (17.2%) | 150 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 285 (13.1%) | 223 (5.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 293 (13.4%) | 236 (5.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 260 (11.9%) | 558 (12.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 305 (14.0%) | 589 (13.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 368 (16.9%) | 610 (13.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 173 (7.9%) | 1,237 (28.1%) |
| Total | 2,181 (100.0%) | 4,400 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Staunton
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 474 (21.7%) | 93,356 (2,121.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 343 (15.7%) | 1,618 (36.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 324 (14.9%) | 1,137 (25.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,027 (47.1%) | 589 (13.4%) |
| Total | 2,181 (100.0%) | 4,400 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Staunton
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 295 (13.5%) | 41 (0.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 579 (26.6%) | 369 (8.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,279 (58.6%) | 1,536 (34.9%) |
| Total | 2,181 (100.0%) | 4,400 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Staunton
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Staunton
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,659 (94.5%) | 97 (5.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,362 (95.8%) | 146 (4.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,905 (87.3%) | 278 (12.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,619 (86.0%) | 426 (14.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,815 (85.5%) | 476 (14.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,492 (89.0%) | 307 (11.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,914 (91.1%) | 283 (8.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,050 (99.4%) | 20 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,067 (99.3%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| Total | 22,883 (91.8%) | 2,048 (8.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Staunton
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,659 (94.5%) | 97 (5.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,362 (95.8%) | 146 (4.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,905 (87.3%) | 278 (12.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Staunton
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,836 (93.2%) | 207 (6.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,604 (94.5%) | 266 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,388 (86.9%) | 510 (13.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,287 (93.4%) | 231 (6.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 8,062 (92.1%) | 694 (7.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Staunton
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 604 (34.4%) | 1,058 (60.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,293 (36.9%) | 2,146 (61.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 412 (18.9%) | 1,544 (70.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 655 (21.5%) | 2,031 (66.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 740 (22.5%) | 2,133 (64.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 442 (15.8%) | 2,175 (77.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 811 (25.4%) | 2,288 (71.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,986 (97.3%) | 1,847 (60.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,058 (98.9%) | 1,249 (60.0%) |
| Total | 10,001 (40.1%) | 16,471 (66.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Staunton
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 15 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 171 (10.7%) | 149 (8.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 211 (9.0%) | 270 (8.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 458 (10.3%) | 636 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 306 (22.5%) | 523 (30.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 382 (46.9%) | 651 (51.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Staunton
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 38 (1.6%) | 16 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 83 (1.9%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 102 (7.5%) | 142 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (10.3%) | 298 (23.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 15 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 73 (4.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6 (0.3%) | 75 (2.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 22 (0.5%) | 84 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 77 (5.7%) | 65 (3.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 96 (11.8%) | 182 (14.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 166 (10.4%) | 110 (6.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 129 (5.5%) | 128 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 303 (6.8%) | 243 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 69 (5.1%) | 110 (6.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (5.3%) | 262 (20.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 111 (3.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 200 (4.5%) | 422 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 183 (13.5%) | 265 (15.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 308 (37.8%) | 391 (30.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 51 (3.2%) | 31 (1.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 14 (0.6%) | 68 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 123 (2.8%) | 107 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 53 (3.9%) | 85 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 78 (9.6%) | 78 (6.1%) |
Technology Access in Staunton
Computing Device Access in Staunton
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 7,897 | 71.4% |
| Smartphone | 9,095 | 82.2% |
| Tablet | 6,283 | 56.8% |
| No Computing Device | 1,134 | 10.2% |
| Total | 11,064 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Staunton
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 56 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 7,246 | 65.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,305 | 11.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 589 | 5.3% |
| No Internet | 2,059 | 18.6% |
| Total | 11,064 | 100.0% |
Staunton Summary
Staunton, Virginia is a city located in the Shenandoah Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is the county seat of Augusta County and is the principal city of the Staunton-Augusta metropolitan area. The city has a population of 24,000 and is the home of Mary Baldwin University, the American Shakespeare Center, and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.
History
Staunton was founded in 1747 by Thomas Lewis and John Lewis, two brothers from Wales. The city was named after Lady Rebecca Staunton, the wife of Thomas Lewis. The city was originally a trading post and a stop on the Great Wagon Road, which connected the Shenandoah Valley to the Tidewater region of Virginia.
During the Civil War, Staunton was a major supply center for the Confederate Army. The city was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Staunton River Bridge in 1864. After the war, the city experienced a period of economic growth and prosperity.
Geography
Staunton is located in the Shenandoah Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city is situated at the intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 64, and is approximately two hours from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia.
The city has a total area of 10.3 square miles, of which 10.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at the confluence of the Middle River and the South River, and is surrounded by the George Washington National Forest.
Economy
Staunton’s economy is largely based on tourism, education, and manufacturing. The city is home to several major employers, including Mary Baldwin University, American Shakespeare Center, and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Augusta Fiberglass, Staunton Manufacturing, and Staunton Machine Works. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Staunton had a population of 24,000. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 15.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,837, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Staunton?
Total Population of Staunton is 25,581.
What is the Total Male Population of Staunton?
Total Male Population of Staunton is 11,715.
What is the Total Female Population of Staunton?
Total Female Population of Staunton is 13,866.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Staunton?
There are 84.49 Males per 100 Females in Staunton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Staunton?
There are 118.36 Females per 100 Males in Staunton.
What is the Median Population Age in Staunton?
Median Population Age in Staunton is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Staunton
Average Family Size in Staunton is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Staunton
Average Household Size in Staunton is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Staunton?
Per Capita income in Staunton is $34,581.
What is the Median Family Income in Staunton?
Median Family Income in Staunton is $81,698.
What is the Median Household income in Staunton?
Median Household Income in Staunton is $59,731.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Staunton?
Income or Wage Gap in Staunton is 22.8%.
Women in Staunton earn 77.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Staunton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Staunton is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Staunton?
There are 13,057 People in the Labor Forcein in Staunton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Staunton?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Staunton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Staunton?
Unemployment Rate in Staunton is 5.1%.