Population 16,726 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Radford City
Household size in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Radford City run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.28 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Radford City is young: half of its residents are under 31.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 29.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Virginia county is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Radford City: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Radford City
Renters in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Radford City rent: 57.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 47.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% of the housing in Radford City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Radford City run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $798 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $992 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Radford City costs $992 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $315 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Radford City
Bachelor's degrees in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Radford City (42.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Radford City: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 11 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Radford City
| Period | Radford City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Radford City: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only eight have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Radford City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City | 2.44 | 31.1 | 5.2% | 57.7% | 15.9% | 1975 | $992 | 42.1% | 94.4% | 7.5% |
| Pulaski County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $882 | 21.3% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.44 | 35.0 | 6.8% | 44.7% | 14.0% | 1987 | $1,257 | 49.3% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Bland County | 2.27 | 47.0 | 6.0% | 13.5% | 23.0% | 1982 | $714 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 2.4% |
| Salem City | 2.30 | 41.5 | 11.9% | 37.2% | 8.4% | 1967 | $1,235 | 33.7% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Roanoke County | 2.42 | 44.1 | 10.6% | 24.3% | 7.1% | 1979 | $1,242 | 37.1% | 94.6% | 2.8% |
| Roanoke City | 2.28 | 40.2 | 13.5% | 47.6% | 12.5% | 1959 | $1,018 | 29.7% | 89.7% | 5.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Tazewell County | 2.35 | 46.0 | 9.7% | 25.6% | 17.0% | 1973 | $776 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Campbell County | 2.47 | 43.9 | 10.1% | 25.1% | 12.9% | 1983 | $919 | 26.4% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| Buchanan County | 2.58 | 48.6 | 12.6% | 16.9% | 26.0% | 1979 | $748 | 11.1% | 78.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Warren County, IN · Camp County, TX · Candler County, GA · Cannon County, TN · Carbon County, MT · Carbon County, UT · Carbon County, WY · Caribou County, ID · Carroll County, IA · Upshur County, WV
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Radford City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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