Radford city's estimated 2026 population is 17,831 with a growth rate of 1.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Radford city is the 85th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,432 and has seen a growth of 8.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Radford city includes 83.16% White, 9.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,726 | 83.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,543 | 9.35% |
| Two or more races | 717 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 367 | 2.22% |
| Other race | 141 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Radford city's average per capita income is $49,351. Household income levels show a median of $52,791. The poverty rate stands at 33.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,972 | - |
| Families | $83,998 | $101,954 |
| Households | $52,791 | $68,571 |
| Non Families | $26,174 | $39,572 |
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