Staunton-Waynesboro, VA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

125,355

0.723% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

42.9

0.694% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.3%

3.83% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$67,711

10.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$250,600

16.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

60,835

1.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Staunton-Waynesboro, VA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $67,711. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA grew from 124,455 to 125,355, a 0.723% increase and its median household income grew from $61,397 to $67,711, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), White (Hispanic) (2.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Staunton-Waynesboro, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (1,266 degrees awarded in 2022), Mary Baldwin University (587 degrees), and Staunton School of Cosmetology (233666) (23 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was $250,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was 2 cars per household.

Staunton-Waynesboro, VA borders Charlottesville, VA and Harrisonburg, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Staunton-Waynesboro, VA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.43% of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.3k people).

In 2022, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 372
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.09k ± 519
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.09k ± 602

4.55%

Hispanic Population

5.7k people

4.55% of the people in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are hispanic (5.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

3.43%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.3k people

3.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.12k people

As of 2022, 3.43% of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA residents (4.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was 3.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,978 ± 344
Gulf War (2001-)
1,505 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
1,292 ± 258

Staunton-Waynesboro, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA employs 60.8k people. The largest industries in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,616 people), Manufacturing (8,355 people), and Retail Trade (7,615 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,857), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,603), and Manufacturing ($53,362).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.8k

2022 Value

± 1,969

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 4.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 59.7k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,844 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,640 people), and Management Occupations (5,531 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.8k

2022 Value

± 1,969

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 4.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 59.7k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,616 people), Manufacturing (8,355 people), and Retail Trade (7,615 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, though some of these residents may live in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,765

Median earning men ± $1,780

$36,173

Median earning women ± $1,678

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,074), Public Administration ($59,493), and Manufacturing ($56,062).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,217), Manufacturing ($48,550), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,273).

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

953
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
646
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
578
Other Services, Except Public Administration

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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 Staunton-Waynesboro, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA awarded 1,876 degrees. The student population of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,850 male students and 3,691 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are White (1,296 and 69.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (204 and 11%), Black or African American (145 and 7.81%), and Unknown (106 and 5.71%).

The largest universities in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (1,266 and 67.5%), Mary Baldwin University (587 and 31.3%), and Staunton School of Cosmetology (233666) (23 and 1.23%).

The most popular majors in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (265 and 14.1%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (247 and 13.2%), and Registered Nursing (163 and 8.69%).

The median tuition cost in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA for private four year colleges is $31,611.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.72%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,541 (33.4% men and 66.6% 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 2022 there were 5,541 students enrolled in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,591 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
234 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 234 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Ridge Community College (231536)
1,266 degrees awarded
Mary Baldwin University
587 degrees awarded
Staunton School of Cosmetology (233666)
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Ridge Community College (231536) with 1,266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 617 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, which is 0.49 times less than the 1,259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,296 degrees mean that there were 6.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 204 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,611) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($744) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was $250,600 in 2022, which is 0.889 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $215,100 to $250,600, a 16.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA is $67,711. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $170,463, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $164,536 and $145,165.

Housing

Property

$250,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,238

$35,607

Median Property Taxes

±$1,483

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 Staunton-Waynesboro, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2022

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.4% of the housing units in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $170,463, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $164,536 and $145,165.

The following map shows all of the counties in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$67,711

Median Household Income

± $3,039

50.6k

Number of Households

± 1,765

In 2022, the median household income of the 50.6k households in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA grew to $67,711 from the previous year's value of $61,397.

The following chart displays the households in Staunton-Waynesboro, 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 Staunton-Waynesboro, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (8.5%)
Worked At Home (6.37%)

In 2022, 82.7% of workers in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.5%) and those who worked at home (6.37%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA (12.3k out of 120k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

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.

Health

92.4% of the population of Staunton-Waynesboro, VA has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,324 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.63%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA declined by 10% from 8.48% to 7.63%.

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

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