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Radford

Virginia · 16,408 residents · 9.676 sq mi
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Radford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,700. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,408
+3%since 2000
from 15,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,696 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.4
−2%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Radford
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,155
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,496
+15%since 2000
from $14,289 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+41%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(13,900)
Black8%(1,274)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(184)
Asian1.4%(223)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(3,907)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(14,075)
Black7.7%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(385)
Asian1.5%(251)
Other1.7%(277)
Diversity Score30.3%(4,976)
Diversity Score
30
+23%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Radford, Virginia?

Radford, Virginia has about 16,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Radford, Virginia?

The typical household in Radford, Virginia earns about $29,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Radford, Virginia expensive?

In Radford, Virginia, the median home is worth about $154,700, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Radford, Virginia?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Radford, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Radford, Virginia?

About 30.8% of people in Radford, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Radford, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Radford, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 468 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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