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Staunton, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg is 0% more densely populated than Staunton.
- People are 54.2% less likely to be married in Blacksburg.
- The Median Age is 19.0 years younger in Blacksburg.
 Staunton, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Female Population53.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
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 Population - 201023,738  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,573285,036,114
 Population - 199024,461  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,250.493.4
 Land Area19.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Staunton, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock24.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Staunton, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 White80.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.8%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Staunton, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock3.4%10.8%
 Widowed9.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.772.60
 Households11,125  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,49280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,767  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Staunton    4 Reviews
Elizabeth · Staunton, VA
Small Town, Big Culture
Over 9 years ago

Summer in Staunton is the place to be for classical music lovers. Violins can be heard throughout July when students from all over the world convene for the Heifetz  More

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Bri · Staunton, VA
Small Town Charm
Over 12 years ago

Staunton has lots of small town charm, especially in the historic downtown area, which seems to be featured often in various Top 10 lists.  More

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Curtis · Staunton, VA
Best for families and retirement
Over 15 years ago

Staunton is a charming town of about 22,000 in the Shenandoah Valley about midway up I-81 in Virginia. There is a small downtown that has been revitalized. Numerous  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 10 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 15 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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