Radford city, VA

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    2024 Population
    16,726
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    23.3
    1.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    28.7%
    14.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,348
    8.63% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $220,700
    4.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,258
    3.32% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Radford city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.9% of the residents in Radford city, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Radford City, VA are Radford University (1,911 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Radford city, VA was $220,700, and the homeownership rate was 42.3%.

    Most people in Radford city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Radford city, VA was 2 cars per household.

    Radford city, VA borders Montgomery County, VA and Pulaski County, VA.

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    Population & Diversity

    Radford city, VA is home to a population of 16.7k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.07% of Radford city, VA residents were born outside of the country (346 people).

    In 2024, there were 8.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.5k people) in Radford city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 406 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Radford city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Radford city, VA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Radford city, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      13.5k ± 59
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.54k ± 121
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      406 ± 55
    4.37%
    Hispanic Population
    731 people

    In 2024, there were 8.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.5k people) in Radford city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 406 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.37% of the people in Radford city, VA are hispanic (731 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Radford city, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.07%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    346 people
    2.29%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    378 people

    As of 2024, 2.07% of Radford city, VA residents (346 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Radford city, VA was 2.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      173 ± 63
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      123 ± 68
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      66 ± 55

    Radford city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Radford city, VA has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 8.02% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 3.08% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Radford County, VA see 1,833 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,833 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1288 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 386 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,833 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Radford County, VA

    Primary care physicians in Radford County, VA see an average of 1,833 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,833 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 45.5% between 18 and 34 years, 24.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.12% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.91%
    Uninsured
    55%
    Employer Coverage
    15.2%
    Medicaid
    8.02%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    3.08%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Radford city, VA declined by 20.4% from 6.17% to 4.91%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.45 in Radford city, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.1% in Radford city, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.91% in Radford city, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Radford city, VA employs 8.26k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Radford city, VA were Educational Services (1,468 people), Retail Trade (1,233 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,123 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,029), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,491), and Manufacturing ($56,397).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.26k
    2024 Value
    ± 667
    3.32%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Radford city, VA grew at a rate of 3.32%, from 7.99k employees to 8.26k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Radford city, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (988 people), Sales & Related Occupations (957 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (899 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Radford city, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.26k
    2024 Value
    ± 667
    3.32%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Radford city, VA grew at a rate of 3.32%, from 7.99k employees to 8.26k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Radford city, VA, are Educational Services (1,468 people), Retail Trade (1,233 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Radford city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Radford city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $36,639
    Median earning men ± $2,824
    $25,144
    Median earning women ± $3,406

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,145), Public Administration ($61,750), and Manufacturing ($56,691).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($54,423), Information ($43,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,179).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 24
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 15
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 15
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $80.7k
      Manufacturing
    2. $30.5k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $13.5k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Radford city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Radford city, VA awarded 1,911 degrees. The student population of Radford city, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,555 male students and 5,257 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Radford city, VA are White (1,337 and 70.4%), Black or African American (245 and 12.9%), Hispanic or Latino (128 and 6.74%), and Two or More Races (84 and 4.42%).

    The largest universities in Radford city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Radford University (1,911 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Radford City, VA are Registered Nursing (259 and 13.6%), General Business Administration & Management (122 and 6.38%), and General Psychology (120 and 6.28%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $8,528 for in-state students and $21,166 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Radford city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,812 (32.7% men and 67.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 7,812 students enrolled in Radford city, VA, 32.7% men and 67.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,161 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      259 degrees awarded
    2. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      102 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      101 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Radford City, VA was Registered Nursing with 259 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Radford City, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Radford University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,911 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Radford University with 1,911 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 557 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Radford city, VA, which is 0.411 times less than the 1,354 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,337 degrees mean that there were 5.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 245 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($8,528) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,020) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Radford city, VA was $220,700 in 2024, which is 0.663 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $211,700 to $220,700, a 4.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Radford city, VA is 42.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Radford city, VA have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Radford city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 21% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.29%.

    Housing

    Property

    $220,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,395
    $2,343
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$312

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Radford city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    42.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 42.3% of the housing units in Radford city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,348
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,243
    5.54k
    Number of Households
    ± 541

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.54k households in Radford city, VA grew to $57,348 from the previous year's value of $52,791.

    The following chart displays the households in Radford city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Radford city, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.1%)
    2. Walked (9.88%)
    3. Carpooled (6.13%)

    In 2024, 78.1% of workers in Radford city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.88%) and those who carpooled to work (6.13%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Radford city, VA have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.61% of the workforce in Radford city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Radford city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Radford city, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 21% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.29%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    28.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Radford city, VA (3.9k out of 13.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Radford city, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.9% of the children was living in poverty in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 582 in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 137% per 100,000 population.

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