Augusta County, VA

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2024 Population

78,033

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

45.1

0.445% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.64%

9.46% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$82,049

2.6% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$306,100

8.78% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

38,784

1.99% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Augusta County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Augusta County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Augusta County, VA are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (858 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Augusta County, VA was $306,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.2%.

Most people in Augusta County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Augusta County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Augusta County, VA borders Albemarle County, VA, Bath County, VA, Highland County, VA, Nelson County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, Staunton city, VA, Waynesboro city, VA, and Pendleton County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Augusta County, VA is home to a population of 78k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.36% of Augusta County, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.84k people).

In 2024, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.7k people) in Augusta County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Augusta County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Augusta County, VA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Augusta County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Augusta County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.7k ± 292
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.33k ± 362
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.7k ± 367

4.01%

Hispanic Population

3.13k people

4.01% of the people in Augusta County, VA are hispanic (3.13k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Augusta County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

2.72%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.12k people

As of 2024, 2.36% of Augusta County, VA residents (1.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Augusta County, VA was 2.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Augusta County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,762 ± 309
Gulf War (1990s)
860 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
738 ± 200

Augusta County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Augusta County, VA.

Economy

The economy of Augusta County, VA employs 38.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Augusta County, VA were Manufacturing (6,402 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,557 people), and Retail Trade (4,971 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,281), Finance & Insurance ($64,063), and Information ($61,042).

Employment

Occupations

38.8k

2024 Value

± 1,630

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 5.86%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Augusta County, VA grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 38k employees to 38.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Augusta County, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,186 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,142 people), and Production Occupations (3,801 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Augusta County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

38.8k

2024 Value

± 1,630

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 5.86%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Augusta County, VA grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 38k employees to 38.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Augusta County, VA, are Manufacturing (6,402 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,557 people), and Retail Trade (4,971 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Augusta County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Augusta County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,697

Median earning men ± $2,870

$41,673

Median earning women ± $1,946

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,385), Information ($98,015), and Public Administration ($68,605).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($55,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,192), and Manufacturing ($51,862).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

185
Construction
153
Other Services (except Public Administration)
72
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$384k
Manufacturing
$254k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$165k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Augusta County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Augusta County, VA awarded 858 degrees. The student population of Augusta County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,483 male students and 2,235 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Augusta County, VA are White (599 and 70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (110 and 12.9%), Black or African American (54 and 6.35%), and Unknown (50 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in Augusta County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (858 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Augusta County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (200 and 23.3%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (139 and 16.2%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (109 and 12.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Augusta County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,718 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,718 students enrolled in Augusta County, VA, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,434 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
200 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Augusta County, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 200 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Augusta County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Blue Ridge Community College (231536)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

858 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Ridge Community College (231536) with 858 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 329 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Augusta County, VA, which is 0.622 times less than the 529 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 599 degrees mean that there were 5.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 110 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($744) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,358) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Augusta County, VA was $306,100 in 2024, which is 0.92 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $281,400 to $306,100, a 8.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Augusta County, VA is 80.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Augusta County, VA have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Augusta County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 9.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

Housing

Property

$306,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,496

$24,924

Median Property Taxes

±$1,173

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Augusta County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Augusta County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.2%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 80.2% of the housing units in Augusta County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Augusta County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,049

Median Household Income

± $4,414

31.1k

Number of Households

± 1,394

In 2024, the median household income of the 31.1k households in Augusta County, VA grew to $82,049 from the previous year's value of $79,972.

The following chart displays the households in Augusta County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Augusta County, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (8.14%)
Worked At Home (7.3%)

In 2024, 82.5% of workers in Augusta County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.14%) and those who worked at home (7.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Augusta County, VA have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Augusta County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Augusta County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Augusta County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Augusta County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 9.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Augusta County, VA (4.99k out of 75.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Augusta County, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 10.3% of the children was living in poverty in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 125 in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.4% of the population of Augusta County, VA has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see 1,892 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,892 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2788 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,892 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Augusta County, VA

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see an average of 1,892 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,892 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Augusta County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.56%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

17.4%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Augusta County, VA declined by 8.19% from 7.14% to 6.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Augusta County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.2 in Augusta County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Augusta County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Augusta County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Augusta County, VA.