Augusta County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Augusta County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51015
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 967.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 970.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.172590
- Longitude
- -79.140975
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 77,029
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 62,746
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 74,424 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,605 | 3.4% |
| White | 69,146 | 89.8% |
| Black | 3,243 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 261 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 247 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 61,113 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,634 | 2.6% |
| White | 57,057 | 90.9% |
| Black | 3,104 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 432 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 333 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 78,033
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,476
- Poverty Rate
- 6.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,993
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 69,697 | 89.3% |
| Black | 3,339 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 345 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 52,451
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,331 | 19.7% |
| Republican | 28,294 | 53.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,826 | 26.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,212 | 48.1% |
| Female | 27,239 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,772 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,140 | 2.2% |
| Black | 435 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 406 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 29,969
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,496 | 57.9% |
| Hispanic | 448 | 39.3% |
| Black | 163 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 218 | 53.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,702 | 58.3% |
| Female | 15,267 | 56.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,301 (33.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,496 (25.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 33,111
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $299,806
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,140
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.