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Radford

County:
Radford city
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.676
State:
Virginia

Radford is a city located in Radford city, Virginia. Radford has a 2025 population of 17,273 . Radford is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% annually and its population has increased by 7.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,115 in 2020.

The median household income in Radford is $52,791 with a poverty rate of 33.67%. The median age in Radford is 23 years: 23.5 years for males, and 22.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.9 males.

17.3K
Total Population
1,785
Density (mi²)
279 1.64%
Growth

Radford Population

Radford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Radford includes 83.16% White, 9.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (83.16%)

Black or African American (9.35%)

Two or more races (4.34%)

Asian (2.22%)

Other race (0.85%)

Native American (0.07%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,72683.16%
Black or African American1,5439.35%
Two or more races7174.34%
Asian3672.22%
Other race1410.85%
Native American110.07%

Radford Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Radford's average per capita income is $49,351. Household income levels show a median of $52,791. The poverty rate stands at 33.67%.

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$106,972-
Families$83,998$101,954
Households$52,791$68,571
Non Families$26,174$39,572

$49,351

Average Income

$52,791

Median Household Income

33.67%

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)