Augusta County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Augusta County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Augusta County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,033 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 80.4 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.2 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 31,076 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Augusta County grew by 9.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 78,033 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Augusta County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.6% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,317 18.3% -3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,560 19.9% -2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 17,646 22.6% +2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,614 21.3% +4.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.9% of the people living in Augusta County and men 51.1%.
- Women 48.9% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 51.1% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Augusta County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Augusta County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,598 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Augusta County is about 13% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Augusta County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $304,780 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,135 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.2% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Augusta County is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,135 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Augusta County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Augusta County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.2 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,711 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,125 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 880 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Augusta County is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Augusta County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Augusta County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Augusta County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Augusta County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Augusta County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Augusta County, VA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta County, VA | 78,033 | $81,598 #1/2 | $304,780 #2/2 | 22.1 min #2/2 |
| Rockingham County, VA | 85,561 | $81,577 | $304,906 | 20.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Augusta County, Virginia.
How many people live in Augusta County, Virginia?
About 78,033 people live in Augusta County, Virginia, in 31,076 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 45.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
Is Augusta County, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Augusta County, Virginia has 80 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Augusta County, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($304,780 against $81,598), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,135 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Augusta County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Augusta County, Virginia is only 2.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Augusta County, Virginia have a college degree?
22.0% of adults in Augusta County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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