Staunton is located in AUGUSTA COUNTY Virginia with a geographic area of 19.9 square miles. The total population in Staunton is 24,660 with 45.8% male and 54.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.7% of the population, under age 18 equal 19.0% of the population and over age 65 is 21.2% of the population. The median household income is $52,292, per capita income is $30,746. There are a total of 10,638 housing units with 59.0% owner occupied. Education includes 24.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 33.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Staunton in the summer is 70 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.