Staunton city: Demographics & People
Staunton city is home to 25,948 people, in 11,309 households. Median age 39.9 years. (2.1y older than Virginia). Population is 11% Black and 5% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 485 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 68 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 25,948; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 25,948 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 25,750 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 39.9y is 1.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 25,948 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,017 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,859.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 9,548.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 5,524 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 22.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 36.8% |
| Median age | 39.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 25,948 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 25,948 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 20,567 |
| Black residents | 2,816 |
| Asian residents | 361 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 61 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 8 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 408 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,727 |
| Diversity Index | 35.5% |
| Asian population | 1.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 10.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.8% (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). 15.8% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 25,948 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 25,034 |
| Residents born in this state | 14,907 |
| Residents born in another state | 9,872 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 4,087 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 867 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 255 |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
11,309 households.
| Family households | 6,150 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 11,309 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 485 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 24,149 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 23,664 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 485 |
| 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 | 25,031 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,805 |
| Pct With Disability | 15.2% |
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 | 1,727 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 25,653 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 21,193 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 1,397 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 2,094 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 796 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 173 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 4,460 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 17.4% |
| Pct White | 79.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29