Radford city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51750 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,726 | — | #2,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,348 | -23.7% | #2,305 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 23.3 years | -40.1% | #3,219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $220,700 | -21.7% | #1,185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | -11.2% | #896 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.7% | +127.5% | #3,070 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Radford city has a population of 16,726, making it the #2,056 most populous county in the US. The median age is 23.3 years, which is 40.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Radford city is $57,348, ranking #2,305 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.7% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Radford city is $220,700 (-21.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,033/mo and the homeownership rate is 42.3%.
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95.1% of residents in Radford city have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Radford city, Virginia
Radford city, Virginia has a total population of 16,726, making it the 2,056th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Radford city is 23.3 years, which is 40.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Radford city is $57,348, which ranks #2,305 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Radford city is $220,700, 21.7% below the national median. Renters in Radford city pay a median gross rent of $1,033 per month. The homeownership rate is 42.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Radford city, 37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Radford city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Radford city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.