Staunton, Virginia
Staunton: independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Staunton is a city located in the county of City of Staunton in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,746 and a population density of 458 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,190 inhabitants.
The city was created 279 years ago in 1746.
Quick Facts about Staunton
| Population | 25,190 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Staunton |
| Postal code | 24401–24402 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 51.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1499,-79.0732 |
| Altitude | 1,417 feet / 432 meters |
| Capital city | Staunton is capital of Augusta County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1747 (279 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:00:51 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 486 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Staunton is located at 38°8'60"N 79°4'24"W (38.1499100, -79.0732000).
Staunton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Staunton increased by 5.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,023 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,809 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,101 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,283 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,185 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,156 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,325 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,562 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,932 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,190 | 1.02% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Staunton
1Gypsy Hill Park
600 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401, United States View details
Phone: +15403323990 | Website available
2Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond Ave, Staunton, VA 24401, United States View details
Phone: +15403327850 | Website available
3Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park
484 Walnut Hills Rd, Staunton, VA 24401, United States View details
Phone: +15403373920 | Website available
4Montgomery Hall Park
1000 Montgomery Ave, Staunton, VA 24401, United States View details
Phone: +15403323945 | Website available
5Sunspots Studios Glassblowing
202 S Lewis St, Staunton, VA 24401, United States View details
Phone: +15408850678 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Staunton
1Downtown Staunton Visitor Center
35 S New St, Staunton, VA 24401, United States View details
Phone: +15403323971 | Website available
2Staunton City Hall
116 W Beverley St # 3, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323800 | Website available
3Staunton City Registrar
116 W Beverley St #201, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323840 | Website available
4Staunton Finance Department
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323809 | Website available
5Staunton Treasurer
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323833 | Website available
6Staunton City Council Clerk
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323810
7Staunton City Manager
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323812 | Website available
8Staunton City Dog Licenses
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323833 | Website available
9Staunton Customer Services Department
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 View details
Phone: +15403323838 | Website available
People born in Staunton (60)
People born in Staunton, including musician Shannon Lucas, politician Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart, lawyer and statesman John Brown, .
More notable people
- Diana Adams (American ballerina and ballet teacher) she was born in 29/03/1926
- William Haines (American actor, interior designer (1900-1973)) he was born in 02/01/1900
- Joseph W. Fifer (American politician (1840-1938)) he was born in 28/10/1840
- John Breckinridge (American politician (1760-1806)) he was born in 02/12/1760
- James Brown (U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Minister to France (1766-1835)) he was born in 11/09/1766
- Joseph Calhoun (American politician (1750-1817)) he was born in 22/10/1750
- Jacob Yost (American politician (1853-1933)) he was born in 01/04/1853
- James Coffield Mitchell (American congressman for Tennessee (1786-1843)) he was born in 01/03/1786
- James William Marshall (American politician and lawyer (1844-1911)) he was born in 31/03/1844
- John E. Colhoun (American politician (1749-1802)) he was born in 01/01/1749
- Parry Wayne Humphreys (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1778
- Robert Wilson (United States Senator from Missouri (1803-1870)) he was born in 01/11/1803
- Samuel Augustus Merritt (American politician in California, Utah and Idaho) he was born in 15/08/1827
- Thomas Wilson (U.S. Representative from Virginia (1765-1826)) he was born in 11/09/1765
- William M. Bass (American forensic anthropologist) he was born in 30/08/1928
- John D. Imboden (Confederate Brigadier General) he was born in 16/02/1823
- Dave Fultz (American football and baseball player and coach (1875-1959)) he was born in 29/05/1875
- Don Reid (American singer) he was born in 05/06/1945
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Staunton, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233666 | Staunton School of Cosmetology | Staunton (VA) | 24401-4323 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Staunton, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Staunton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrum Post Office | Staunton (VA) | 24401 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Staunton, Illinois township in Macoupin County, Illinois with a population of 4,919 people.
- Staunton, Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 2,003 people.
- Staunton, Indiana human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 502 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Staunton distances to largest Virginia cities