# Staunton (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy

No data center or power plant project is on record in Staunton (city), but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Staunton (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Employers here counted 11,804 jobs in 2025, up 4.8% from 2019. Unemployment was 2.9% in August 2026, against 2.7% in 2019. 26,801 people live here, up 3.8% since 2020.

## Cities and towns in Staunton (city)

Staunton (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.

Staunton26,801 residents

Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.

## What changed in Staunton (city)

| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 25,810 | 26,801 | ▲ 3.8% | 69th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 11,264 | 11,804 | ▲ 4.8% | 44th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $37,743 | $49,463 | ▲ 31.1% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.7% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.2pts | — |

## Who powers Staunton (city)

No operating power plant is located in Staunton (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.

## The Staunton (city) labor market

| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 11,804 | $49,463 | 1.00 |

Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.

## Data centers and local rules in Staunton (city)

No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Staunton (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide.

## Staunton (city) and its neighbors

Of the 1 counties that border Staunton (city), Augusta County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.

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| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton (city) | 26,801 | ▲ 4.8% | — | — | — | — |
| Augusta County](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia/augusta-county) | 78,940 | ▲ 9.6% | 8 MW | 11 MW | — | — |

## More of Virginia

[All Virginia countiesThe state power page and county mapOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia)[Augusta County78,940 peopleOpen →](https://savrn.com/power-supply-chain-map/virginia/augusta-county)

## Staunton (city), answered from the record

### Are there data centers in Staunton (city)?

The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Staunton (city).

### What county is Staunton, VA in?

Staunton is in Staunton (city), Virginia. About 26,801 people live there (2025 Census estimate).

### Is Staunton (city) adding jobs?

Employers counted 11,804 jobs in 2025 against 11,264 in 2019 (+4.8%, BLS QCEW).

### Does Staunton (city) have a data center moratorium?

No county-level measure is on record for Staunton (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.

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