Augusta County: Demographics & People
About 78,033 people live in Augusta County, in 31,083 households. Median age 45.1 years. (7.3y older than Virginia). Population is 4% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 1,661 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 78,033; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 78,033 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 40,821 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 45.1y is 6.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 78,033 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 14,340 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 15,113.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 30,954.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 17,626 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 18.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.7% |
| Median age | 45.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 78,033 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 78,033 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 69,697 |
| Black residents | 3,339 |
| Asian residents | 345 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 93 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 37 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,508 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 3,014 |
| Diversity Index | 19.9% |
| Asian population | 0.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 4.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.0% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 10.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 78,033 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 76,190 |
| Residents born in this state | 55,104 |
| Residents born in another state | 19,720 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 8,090 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 2,234 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,366 |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
31,083 households.
| Family households | 20,814 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 31,083 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,661 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 74,553 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 72,892 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,661 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 75,306 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 11,778 |
| Pct With Disability | 15.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 2,780 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 77,430 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 70,072 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 2,230 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 3,883 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,085 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 160 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 7,358 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 9.5% |
| Pct White | 89.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29