Augusta County, VA

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2022 Population

77,433

0.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

44.8

0.665% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

8.11%

3.08% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$76,124

10.2% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$267,100

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

37,573

2.01% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Augusta County, VA had a population of 77.4k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $76,124. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Augusta County, VA grew from 76,948 to 77,433, a 0.63% increase and its median household income grew from $69,082 to $76,124, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Augusta County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), White (Hispanic) (1.73%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.807%).

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.

98.5% of the residents in Augusta County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Augusta County, VA are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (1,266 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Augusta County, VA was $267,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.7%.

Most people in Augusta County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 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 77.4k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.53% of Augusta County, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.96k people).

In 2022, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69k people) in Augusta County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Augusta County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Augusta County, VA was 98.5%, 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)
69k ± 347
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 294
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.6k ± 417

3.43%

Hispanic Population

2.66k people

3.43% of the people in Augusta County, VA are hispanic (2.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
107,605 ± 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

2.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.96k people

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

As of 2022, 2.53% of Augusta County, VA residents (1.96k 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 Augusta County, VA was 2.54%, 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
1,940 ± 316
Gulf War (1990s)
730 ± 174
Gulf War (2001-)
685 ± 198

Augusta County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Augusta County, VA employs 37.6k people. The largest industries in Augusta County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,753 people), Manufacturing (5,721 people), and Retail Trade (4,747 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($69,189), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,778), and Manufacturing ($56,820).

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

37.6k

2022 Value

± 1,575

2.01%

1 Year growth

± 5.84%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Augusta County, VA grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 36.8k employees to 37.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Augusta County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,265 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,685 people), and Production Occupations (3,490 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Augusta County, 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

37.6k

2022 Value

± 1,575

2.01%

1 Year growth

± 5.84%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Augusta County, VA grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 36.8k employees to 37.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Augusta County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,753 people), Manufacturing (5,721 people), and Retail Trade (4,747 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

$50,015

Median earning men ± $2,698

$37,720

Median earning women ± $2,291

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,028), Public Administration ($58,772), and Manufacturing ($58,647).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($49,912), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,306), and Construction ($46,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or 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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Augusta County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 72.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.44%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Augusta County, VA 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 Augusta County, VA awarded 1,266 degrees. The student population of Augusta County, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,437 male students and 2,125 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Augusta County, VA are White (910 and 72.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (166 and 13.3%), Unknown (53 and 4.25%), and Black or African American (47 and 3.77%).

The largest universities in Augusta County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (1,266 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Augusta County, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (247 and 19.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (234 and 18.5%), and Registered Nursing (150 and 11.8%).

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 2022 was 3,562 (40.3% men and 59.7% 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 3,562 students enrolled in Augusta County, VA, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,444 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% 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 Augusta County, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 234 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

1,266 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, 517 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Augusta County, VA, which is 0.69 times less than the 749 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 910 degrees mean that there were 5.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 166 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 ($4,620) 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 Augusta County, VA was $267,100 in 2022, which is 0.947 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $232,200 to $267,100, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Augusta County, VA is 78.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Augusta County, VA have an average commute time of 24.2 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.

Median household income in Augusta County, VA is $76,124. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Augusta County, VA was Census Tract 703 with a value of $92,308, followed by Census Tract 711.02 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $90,000 and $82,014.

In 2023, 8.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.9%.

Housing

Property

$267,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,476

$23,663

Median Property Taxes

±$1,235

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

78.7%

Homeownership

2022

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 78.7% of the housing units in Augusta County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 703
Census Tract 711.02
Census Tract 702

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Augusta County, VA was Census Tract 703 with a value of $92,308, followed by Census Tract 711.02 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $90,000 and $82,014.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Augusta County, 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.

$76,124

Median Household Income

± $3,172

30.1k

Number of Households

± 1,404

In 2022, the median household income of the 30.1k households in Augusta County, VA grew to $76,124 from the previous year's value of $69,082.

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.

0.475

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 (84.6%)
Carpooled (8%)
Worked At Home (6.35%)

In 2022, 84.6% of workers in Augusta County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8%) and those who worked at home (6.35%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Augusta County, VA have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% 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 2023, 8.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.9%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

8.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Augusta County, VA (5.98k out of 73.8k 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 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

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 2023, 11.4% of the children was living in poverty in Augusta County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.1%.

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.

Health

93.2% of the population of Augusta County, VA has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see 2187 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2099 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2873 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1251 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,187 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Augusta County, VA

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see an average of 2,187 patients per year. This represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2,099 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.82%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Augusta County, VA declined by 15.3% from 8.05% to 6.82%.

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 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 31.4 in Augusta County, VA.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 34.8% in Augusta County, VA.

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