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Christiansburg

Virginia · 23,348 residents · 14.722 sq mi
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Christiansburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,372. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,348
+38%since 2000
from 16,947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,586 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+4%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K19K22K24K1990201020202024Christiansburg
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,372
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,622
+77%since 2000
from $19,579 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(19,204)
Black6%(1,411)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(977)
Asian2.2%(524)
Other2.5%(593)
Diversity Score34.7%(8,112)
Diversity Score
35
+134%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christiansburg, Virginia?

Christiansburg, Virginia has about 23,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christiansburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Christiansburg, Virginia earns about $63,372 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 $197,400, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Christiansburg, Virginia?

About 40.4% 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 9.3% of people in Christiansburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christiansburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Christiansburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,344 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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