Augusta County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Virginia
The population of Augusta County, Virginia is 77,713 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $79,972, the median home value is $281,400, and the median age is 44.9.
The population of Augusta County has grown 6.8% since 2010 (73,593 → 78,622), a +0.47% annualized rate.
77,713
Population
+0.47%
Annual growth
80
People / sq mi
$79,972
Median Income
$281,400
Median Home Value
Augusta County covers 967 sq mi of land at 80.4 people per square mile.
About Augusta County, VA
The poverty rate is what most separates Augusta County from the typical county: 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 77,713 residents, Augusta County is a county in Virginia. It ranks #28 among counties in Virginia by population.
The typical household earns $79,972 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $281,400, with typical rent around $1,057.
Roughly 23.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.5%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Augusta County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Augusta County had a population of 73,593 in 2010 and 78,622 in 2024, a 6.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 78,622 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.47%.
78,622
Population (2024)
73,593
Population (2010)
78,622
Peak (2024)
0.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,593 |
| 2011 | 73,656 |
| 2012 | 73,599 |
| 2013 | 73,862 |
| 2014 | 73,908 |
| 2015 | 74,324 |
| 2016 | 74,875 |
| 2017 | 75,324 |
| 2018 | 75,906 |
| 2019 | 76,120 |
| 2020 | 77,589 |
| 2021 | 77,787 |
| 2022 | 77,919 |
| 2023 | 78,250 |
| 2024 | 78,622 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
44.9
Median Age
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Male
22.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $79,972$-11,002 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,110 |
| Per-capita income | $37,781 |
| Poverty rate | 5.2%-1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Augusta County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
84.2%
Public transit
6.5%
Work from home
23.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$281,400$-79,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,057
Median rent
78.9%
Homeownership rate
32,890
Total housing units
93.2%
Occupied
6.8%
Vacant
21.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.9%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
25.6%
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans (18+)
15.2%
With a disability
95.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.8%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Augusta County, Virginia has a population of 77,713 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 80 people per square mile.
The population of Augusta County has grown 6.8% since 2010 (73,593 → 78,622), a +0.47% annualized rate.
The median household income in Augusta County, Virginia is $79,972, with mean (average) household income of $93,110 and per-capita income of $37,781. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Augusta County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.0%), Black or African American (4.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Augusta County, Virginia is 44.9 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.
The median home value in Augusta County is $281,400 and median monthly rent is $1,057. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 32,890 total housing units, 6.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Augusta County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Augusta County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.