Staunton, VA Demographics
A map of Staunton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,959 | 77.5% |
Black | 2,882 | 11.2% |
Multiracial | 1,270 | 4.9% |
Hispanic | 1,088 | 4.2% |
Asian | 320 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 231 | 0.9% |
Staunton, Virginia had a population of 25,750 in 2020. It was 77.5% White, 11.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Staunton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is the 43rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Staunton's White Population
19,959 residents of Staunton identify as White, or 77.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Staunton larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is ranked #299 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Staunton is less White than neighboring Jolivue (83% White), Verona (83.7% White), Fishersville (82.1% White), Churchville (89.2% White), and Mount Sidney (92.8% White).
Staunton's Black Population
2,882 residents of Staunton identify as Black, or 11.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Staunton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is ranked #274 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Staunton is more Black than neighboring Jolivue (4.3% Black), Verona (6.3% Black), Fishersville (7% Black), Churchville (0.5% Black), and Mount Sidney (1.6% Black).
Staunton's Asian Population
320 residents of Staunton identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Staunton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Staunton is more Asian than neighboring Verona (0.6% Asian), Churchville (0.5% Asian), and Mount Sidney (0.6% Asian). Staunton is less Asian than neighboring Jolivue (3.9% Asian), and Fishersville (1.3% Asian).
Staunton's Hispanic Population
1,088 residents of Staunton identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Staunton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is ranked #359 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Staunton is more Hispanic than neighboring Jolivue (3.2% Hispanic), Churchville (2.6% Hispanic), and Mount Sidney (2.9% Hispanic). Staunton is less Hispanic than neighboring Verona (5.2% Hispanic), and Fishersville (5.1% Hispanic).
Staunton's Native American/Other Population
231 residents of Staunton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Staunton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Staunton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jolivue (0.5% Native American/Other), Verona (0.4% Native American/Other), Fishersville (0.7% Native American/Other), Churchville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mount Sidney (0.4% Native American/Other).
Staunton's Multiracial Population
1,270 residents of Staunton identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Staunton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Staunton is ranked #220 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Staunton is more Multiracial than neighboring Verona (3.8% Multiracial), Fishersville (3.7% Multiracial), and Mount Sidney (1.6% Multiracial). Staunton is less Multiracial than neighboring Jolivue (5.1% Multiracial), and Churchville (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.