Staunton
City in Staunton city, Virginia
Staunton is a city in Staunton city, Virginia, with 25,750 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,417 ft (432 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jolivue, 3.3 miles S.
- 25,750residents (2020 Census)
- 1,417 ftelevation · 432 m
- 19.9 sq miland area · 51.6 km²
- 1,293 / sq mipopulation density
- 24401ZIP code
About Staunton
Staunton ( STAN-tən) is an independent city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,750. In Virginia, independent cities are separate jurisdictions from the counties that surround them, so the government offices of Augusta County are in Verona, which is contiguous to Staunton. Staunton is a principal city of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2020 population of 125,433. Staunton is known for being the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. president, and as the home of Mary Baldwin University, historically a women's college. The city is also home to Stuart Hall, a private co-ed preparatory school, as well as the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. It was the first city in the United States with a fully defined city manager system.
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Living in Staunton
- Median household income
- $65,581
- Median home value
- $259,200
- Median rent
- $1,024/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Staunton had 25,750 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,750 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,293 per sq mi (499 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Staunton at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Staunton city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,750 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.92 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1580° N, 79.0619° W |
| ZIP code | 24401 |
| Official website | staunton.va.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5175216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Staunton
- Jolivue3.3 mi S
- Verona3.8 mi NE
- Fishersville5.6 mi SE
- Churchville7.1 mi NW
- Mount Sidney8.3 mi NE
- New Hope9.4 mi E
- Stuarts Draft9.7 mi S
- Waynesboro10.7 mi SE
- Lyndhurst11.0 mi SE
- Middlebrook11.3 mi SW
- Weyers Cave11.6 mi NE
- Greenville11.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Staunton
What county is Staunton in?
Staunton is in Staunton city, Virginia.
What is the population of Staunton, VA?
25,750 people lived in Staunton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Staunton, VA?
The ZIP code of Staunton is 24401.
What is the elevation of Staunton?
1,417 feet (432 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Staunton?
Jolivue (3.3 mi), Verona (3.8 mi), Fishersville (5.6 mi), Churchville (7.1 mi), Mount Sidney (8.3 mi).
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