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Radford

County:
Radford city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.676
State:
Virginia

Radford is a city located in Radford city, Virginia. Radford has a 2026 population of 17,852. It is also the county seat of Radford city. Radford is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 10.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,115 in 2020.

The median household income in Radford is $57,348 with a poverty rate of 28.66%. The median age in Radford is 23.3 years: 23.5 years for males, and 23.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.5 males.

17.9K
Total Population
1,845
Density (mi²)
290 1.65%
Growth

Radford Population

Radford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617,8522901.65%
202517,5622891.67%
202417,2732791.64%
202316,9942711.62%
202216,7231981.2%
202116,5254102.54%
202016,115520.32%
201918,107940.52%
201818,0135433.11%
201717,4701490.86%
201617,321200.12%
201517,301-94-0.54%
201417,3952711.58%
201317,1244042.42%
201216,720-97-0.58%
201116,8173852.34%
201016,432240.15%
200015,859-81-0.51%
199015,9402,71520.53%
198013,2251,62914.05%
197011,5962,22523.74%
19609,3713453.82%
19509,0262,03629.13%
19406,99076312.25%
19306,2271,60034.58%
19204,62742510.11%
19104,20285825.66%
19003,34400%

Median Age

Overall: 23.3 years
Female: 23.1 years
Male: 23.5 years

Radford Adults

There are 14,640 adults, (1,601 of whom are seniors) in Radford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,319 (55.7%)
Male: 7,407 (44.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Radford includes 82.39% White, 9.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,78182.39%
Black or African American1,5689.37%
Two or more races7284.35%
Asian4062.43%
Other race2351.4%
Native American80.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2831.69%
White2461.47%
Other race1781.06%
Black or African American240.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,53580.92%
Black or African American1,5449.23%
Two or more races4452.66%
Asian4062.43%
Other race570.34%
Native American80.05%

Radford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Radford 's average per capita income is $48,360. Household income levels show a median of $57,348. The poverty rate stands at 28.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$108,024-
Families$85,993$110,965
Households$57,348$74,233
Non Families$33,520$46,317

$48,360

Average Income

$57,348

Median Household Income

28.66%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)