Radford city, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 91st-largest in Virginia

The population of Radford city, Virginia is 16,505 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest county 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 of Radford city has grown 5.1% since 2010 (16,432 → 17,273), a +0.36% annualized rate.

Radford city within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

16,505

Population

+0.36%

Annual growth

1706

People / sq mi

$52,791

Median Income

$211,700

Median Home Value

Radford city covers 10 sq mi of land at 1705.8 people per square mile.

About Radford city, VA

Age is the most distinctive thing about Radford city: a median age of 23.0, younger than the national median. Radford city is a county in Virginia with a population of 16,505.

The typical household earns $52,791, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $211,700, with typical rent around $966.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 39.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Just 5.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Radford city Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Radford city had a population of 16,432 in 2010 and 17,273 in 2024, a 5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,107 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.42%.

Radford city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

17,273

Population (2024)

16,432

Population (2010)

18,107

Peak (2019)

0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,432	-	-	estimate
2011	16,817	+385	+2.34%	estimate
2012	16,720	-97	-0.58%	estimate
2013	17,124	+404	+2.42%	estimate
2014	17,395	+271	+1.58%	estimate
2015	17,301	-94	-0.54%	estimate
2016	17,321	+20	+0.12%	estimate
2017	17,470	+149	+0.86%	estimate
2018	18,013	+543	+3.11%	estimate
2019	18,107	+94	+0.52%	estimate
2020	16,115	-1,992	-11.00%	estimate
2021	16,525	+410	+2.54%	estimate
2022	16,723	+198	+1.20%	estimate
2023	16,994	+271	+1.62%	estimate
2024	17,273	+279	+1.64%	estimate

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%

Age & Sex

23.0

Median Age

55.6%

Female

44.4%

Male

9.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.2%

5–9

2.7%

10–14

3.5%

15–19

18.5%

20–24

26.3%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

8.1%

45–54

8.1%

55–59

4.6%

60–64

3.6%

65–74

5.6%

75–84

2.9%

85+

0.9%

Children (under 15): 10.4% · Seniors (65+): 9.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,791$-38,183 vs state
Mean household income	$68,571
Per-capita income	$25,220
Poverty rate	14.6%+7.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.5%
Employment-to-population	54.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.1%

Education & health care

16.8%

Manufacturing

9.3%

Finance & real estate

8.0%

Public administration

4.8%

Information

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.0%

Retail trade

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Radford city is professional & business services, accounting for 27.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

11.0%

Carpool

76.3%

Public transit

5.0%

Work from home

16.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$211,700$-149,000 vs state

Median home value

$966

Median rent

42.7%

Homeownership rate

6,457

Total housing units

85.2%

Occupied

14.8%

Vacant

57.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.8%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

28.9%

Foreign-born

3.5%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

95.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.2%

High School+

39.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Radford city, Virginia has a population of 16,505 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 1706 people per square mile.

The population of Radford city has grown 5.1% since 2010 (16,432 → 17,273), a +0.36% annualized rate.

The median household income in Radford city, Virginia is $52,791, with mean (average) household income of $68,571 and per-capita income of $25,220. 14.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Radford city, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.2%), Black or African American (9.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Radford city, Virginia is 23.0 years. Residents are 55.6% female and 44.4% male.

The median home value in Radford city is $211,700 and median monthly rent is $966. 42.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,457 total housing units, 14.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Radford city, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Radford city, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.