Radford, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Radford, Virginia is 16,505 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $52,791, the median home value is $211,700, and the median age is 23.0.
The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (16,430 → 17,273).
16,505
Population
1706
People / sq mi
$52,791
Median Income
$211,700
Median Home Value
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Radford covers 9.7 sq mi of land at 1706 people per square mile.
About Radford, VA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Radford: a median age of 23.0, younger than the national median. Radford is a city in Virginia with a population of 16,505.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $52,791, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $211,700, with typical rent around $966.
Roughly 39.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Radford city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Radford city had a population of 16,430 in 2010 and 17,273 in 2024, a 5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,249 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.
17,273
Population (2024)
16,430
Population (2010)
18,249
Peak (2019)
0.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,430 |
| 2011 | 16,814 |
| 2012 | 16,714 |
| 2013 | 17,117 |
| 2014 | 17,392 |
| 2015 | 17,295 |
| 2016 | 17,324 |
| 2017 | 17,484 |
| 2018 | 18,101 |
| 2019 | 18,249 |
| 2020 | 16,115 |
| 2021 | 16,525 |
| 2022 | 16,723 |
| 2023 | 16,994 |
| 2024 | 17,273 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,791
Median Household Income
$25,220
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$211,700
Median Home Value
$966
Median Rent
42.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
39.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
76.3%
Public Transit
5.0%
Work From Home
16.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.9%
Foreign Born
95.9%
Non-English at Home
3.5%
Veterans
12.0%
With Disability
93.8%
Health Insurance
95.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 16.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.8% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Radford, Virginia has a population of 16,505 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Radford, Virginia is $52,791, with 14.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Radford, Virginia is $211,700, with median monthly rent at $966 and a homeownership rate of 42.7%.
The median age in Radford, Virginia is 23.0 years. The population is 44.4% male and 55.6% female.
The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (16,430 → 17,273).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.