2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,505
Radford city is a small county in Virginia with a population of 16,505. The median household income is $52,791, 19% below the national average. The poverty rate is 33.7%, median home value is $211,700, and 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 65% above the national average.
Population
16,505
2023 estimate
Rank #2071 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,791
Household
Rank #2506 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$211,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1117 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
39.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #260 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
55.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
30% below Virginia avg·19% below national avg
Poverty Rate
160% below Virginia avg·125% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,220
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
33.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% below Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% below Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
40% below Virginia avg·42% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
32% below Virginia avg·42% below national avg
Housing Units
6,457
Households
5,500
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,409
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
37% above Virginia avg·65% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Virginia avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.