Radford city, VA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Radford city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,971 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1797.0 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.44% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 22.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,500 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Radford city grew by 5.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 16,505 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Radford city has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Radford city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,918 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.46% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Radford city is about 44% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Radford city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $14,622 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $966 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.7% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Radford city is about 1.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $966 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Radford city spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 137 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Radford city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.4 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.8 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 137 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,236 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,713 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,622 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Radford city is 16 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Radford city has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Radford city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Radford city has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Radford city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Radford city, Virginia.
What is the population of Radford city, Virginia?
The population of Radford city, Virginia is 17,971, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Radford city, Virginia?
The population density of Radford city, Virginia is 1797.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Radford city, Virginia?
The median household income in Radford city, Virginia is $50,918, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Radford city, Virginia?
The median home price in Radford city, Virginia is $14,622, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Radford city, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Radford city, Virginia is 7.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.