Census-designated place · Virginia
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Stuarts Draft, census-designated place, in Augusta County, Virginia. Stuarts Draft had 11,780 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±893). GEOID 5176272.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,780
±893 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 12,142
Median household income
$79,332
±$5,894 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$294,300
±$15,568 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,201
±$139 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Stuarts Draft and what county is it in?
Stuarts Draft is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Augusta County, Virginia. It covers 29.3 square miles of land, 414 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stuarts Draft is in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stuarts Draft, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Stuarts Draft's population at 11,780 (±893). The 2020 Census counted 12,142 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Stuarts Draft is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Stuarts Draft | Augusta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,780 ±893 | 78,033 | +2,426 |
| Households | 5,076 ±337 | 31,083 | +1,233 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.14 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,256 ±335 | 33,111 | +1,104 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stuarts Draft?
The median resident of Stuarts Draft is 45.5 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%.
| Measure | Stuarts Draft | Augusta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 ±2.4 | 45.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±2.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±2.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±3.0 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±4.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6% ±4.3 pts | 88.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±2.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±2.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±3.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.2% ±4.6 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±2.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±3.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stuarts Draft earn?
Half of Stuarts Draft's 5,076 households earn less than $79,332 a year (±$5,894), against $82,049 in Augusta County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $78,127 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stuarts Draft | Augusta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,332 ±$5,894 | $82,049 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,357 ±$11,783 | $97,948 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,902 ±$5,145 | $40,342 | +$7,916 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4% ±11.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±3.2 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0% ±3.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stuarts Draft?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Stuarts Draft's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $294,300 by its owner (±$15,568). The median renter pays $1,201 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stuarts Draft | Augusta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $294,300 ±$15,568 | $306,100 | +$48,530 |
| Median gross rent | $1,201 ±$139 | $1,136 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±15.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,478 ±$126 | $1,585 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±4.6 pts | 80.2% | +8.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±4.6 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,256 ±335 | 33,111 | +1,104 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±7.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2% ±4.0 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±2.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Stuarts Draft work and get to work?
81.6% of Stuarts Draft's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Stuarts Draft | Augusta County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4% ±3.8 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6% ±4.3 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±3.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±2.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min ±2.0 | 23.8 min | −3.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stuarts Draft?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Stuarts Draft, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,679 (Tract 711.01) to $91,765 (Tract 711.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 711.02Augusta County | 6,531 | $91,765 |
| Tract 711.01Augusta County | 4,461 | $72,679 |
| Tract 712.02Augusta County | 3,563 | $90,565 |
| Tract 709Augusta County | 5,410 | $61,844 |
| Tract 712.01Augusta County | 2,137 | $84,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stuarts Draft) · Census block assignment files
How does Stuarts Draft compare with other places in Virginia?
Stuarts Draft ranks 195th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 117th | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 324th | 374 |
| Median household income | 195th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 374 |
| Median home value | 206th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 200th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 176th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 281st | 359 |
| Median age | 71st | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 119th | 368 |
| Work from home | 268th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 315th | 372 |
Stuarts Draft's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stuarts Draft?
14 of the 57 figures for Stuarts Draft on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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