Staunton-Waynesboro micropolitan area
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The Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area is a United States
Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) in Virginia
, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as of June, 2003. As of the 2000 census
, the μSA had a population of 108,988 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 118,147).
are independent cities
that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining μSAs in Virginia.
One county and two independent cities are included in the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.
of 2000, there were 108,988 people, 42,826 households, and 30,109 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 90.92% White, 7.00% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races
, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $36,224 and the median income for a family was $44,591. Males had a median income of $30,891 versus $22,832 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $18,946.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) in Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as of June, 2003. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 108,988 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 118,147).
Components
Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in VirginiaVirginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
are independent cities
Independent city
An independent city is a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity. These type of cities should not be confused with city-states , which are fully sovereign cities that are not part of any other sovereign state.-Historical precursors:In the Holy Roman Empire,...
that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining μSAs in Virginia.
One county and two independent cities are included in the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.
- Counties
- AugustaAugusta County, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 65,615 people, 24,818 households, and 18,911 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 26,738 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
- Augusta
- Independent Cities
- StauntonStaunton, VirginiaStaunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
- WaynesboroWaynesboro, VirginiaWaynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city surrounded by Augusta County in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 21,006 in 2010.....
- Staunton
Cities
- StauntonStaunton, VirginiaStaunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
(Principal city) - WaynesboroWaynesboro, VirginiaWaynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city surrounded by Augusta County in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 21,006 in 2010.....
(Principal city)
Census-designated places
- CrimoraCrimora, VirginiaCrimora is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,796 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- DoomsDooms, VirginiaDooms is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,282 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- FishersvilleFishersville, VirginiaFishersville is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,998 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area...
- GreenvilleGreenville, VirginiaGreenville is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 886 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- JolivueJolivue, VirginiaJolivue is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,037 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- LyndhurstLyndhurst, VirginiaLyndhurst is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,527 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- SherandoSherando, VirginiaSherando is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 665 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Stuarts DraftStuarts Draft, VirginiaStuarts Draft is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 8,367 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- VeronaVerona, VirginiaVerona is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,638 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Weyers CaveWeyers Cave, VirginiaWeyers Cave is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,225 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area....
Unincorporated places
- ChurchvilleChurchville, VirginiaChurchville is a census-designated place in the western part of Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 194. Churchville Elementary School is located there. It is home to the Churchville Public Library, part of the Augusta County Library Branch...
- Fort DefianceFort Defiance, VirginiaFort Defiance is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:Augusta Stone Church was established in the area now known as Fort Defiance in 1740...
- Mount SolonMount Solon, VirginiaMount Solon is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Harrisonburg and northwest of Staunton. Mount Solon is located in the 6th US Congressional District. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Earliest Settlements...
- Spring HillSpring Hill, VirginiaSpring Hill is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. It, like every other community in Augusta County, flourished in the early 1900s. Today, all that is left is a Presbyterian church, some abandoned storefronts, and some houses. It is part of the...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 108,988 people, 42,826 households, and 30,109 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 90.92% White, 7.00% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $36,224 and the median income for a family was $44,591. Males had a median income of $30,891 versus $22,832 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $18,946.