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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Christiansburg

Virginia · 15,004 residents · 14.722 sq mi
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Christiansburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,171. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $65,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,004
−11%vs 2000
vs 16,947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,019 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K17K19K22K24K1990201020202024Christiansburg
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,171
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,851 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,045
−38%vs 2000
vs $19,579 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$347
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $522 in 2000
US average: $450
67.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
2.5
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(15,696)
Black4.8%(810)
Hispanic / Latino1%(168)
Asian0.4%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(2,517)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(14,095)
Black5.5%(829)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(33)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other0.2%(29)
Diversity Score14.8%(2,219)
15
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.6%
−13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Christiansburg, Virginia?

Christiansburg, Virginia has about 15,004 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Christiansburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Christiansburg, Virginia earns about $26,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christiansburg, Virginia expensive?

In Christiansburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,100, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Christiansburg, Virginia?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Christiansburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christiansburg, Virginia?

About 10.9% of people in Christiansburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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