Christiansburg, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Christiansburg, Virginia is 22,820 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $75,451, the median home value is $242,900, and the median age is 37.6.
The population has grown 7.8% since 2010 (21,003 → 22,632).
22,820
Population
1550
People / sq mi
$75,451
Median Income
$242,900
Median Home Value
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Christiansburg covers 14.7 sq mi of land at 1550 people per square mile.
About Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg is defined demographically by education — 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Christiansburg is a city in Virginia with a population of 22,820.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $75,451 — near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $242,900, with typical rent around $1,171.
About 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.3%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Christiansburg usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Christiansburg town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Christiansburg town had a population of 21,003 in 2010 and 22,632 in 2024, a 7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,309 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.55%.
22,632
Population (2024)
21,003
Population (2010)
23,309
Peak (2020)
0.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,003 |
| 2011 | 21,144 |
| 2012 | 21,470 |
| 2013 | 21,570 |
| 2014 | 21,739 |
| 2015 | 21,814 |
| 2016 | 21,938 |
| 2017 | 22,158 |
| 2018 | 22,396 |
| 2019 | 22,473 |
| 2020 | 23,309 |
| 2021 | 22,468 |
| 2022 | 22,588 |
| 2023 | 22,667 |
| 2024 | 22,632 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$75,451
Median Household Income
$39,117
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$242,900
Median Home Value
$1,171
Median Rent
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.4%
High School+
45.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
79.9%
Public Transit
11.3%
Work From Home
18.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.2%
Foreign Born
92.7%
Non-English at Home
8.2%
Veterans
16.0%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
95.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.6% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Christiansburg, Virginia has a population of 22,820 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Christiansburg, Virginia is $75,451, with 7.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Christiansburg, Virginia is $242,900, with median monthly rent at $1,171 and a homeownership rate of 60.6%.
The median age in Christiansburg, Virginia is 37.6 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
The population has grown 7.8% since 2010 (21,003 → 22,632).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.