Radford, Virginia
Radford: Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
About
Radford is a city located in the county of City of Radford in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,408 and a population density of 621 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,255 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Radford
| Population : | 18,255 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Radford |
| Postal code : | 24141–24143 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 26.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,103 feet / 641 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:16:48 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 691 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Radford is located at 37°7'54"N 80°34'35"W (37.1317900, -80.5764500). It has 2 neighbors: Montgomery County and Pulaski County.
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Official website of Radford
Radford has 2 neighbours.
- Montgomery County county in Virginia, United States
- Pulaski County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Radford increased by 10.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,408 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,814 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,714 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,117 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,392 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,295 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,324 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,484 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,101 | 3.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,249 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,255 | 0.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,333 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,511 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 28.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,085 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,536 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.8% |
| White only, percent : | 96.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 395 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
Radford zip code is 24141.
County name: Montgomery, County
fips: 51121
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $356,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,013 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $973 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,378 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,534 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,856 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 47,243 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,837 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $101,100 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $58,387 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 921 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 633 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 860 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 763 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,908.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.33 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,160 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $456 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $760 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,731 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,342 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,025,373 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 630,949 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,939 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,971 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,902 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,485 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,073 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 873 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,328 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 193 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,082 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,231.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.45 |
People born in Radford (23)
People born in Radford, including movie actress Seka, politician Elizabeth Kee, politician and judge Richard Harding Poff, .
List
- Gary Clark (American football player) he was born in 01/05/1962
- Corinne Conley (American actress) she was born in 23/05/1929
- Shayne Graham (Player of American football) he was born in 09/12/1977
- Beth McCann (American politician) she was born in 10/02/1949
- Charlie Sumner (American football player and coach (1930-2015)) he was born in 19/10/1930
- Glen E. Conrad (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1949
- John Grider Miller (American naval historian, Colonel USMC) he was born in 23/08/1935
- John Ripley (United States Marine Corps officer, recipient of the Navy Cross) he was born in 29/06/1939
- Mike Young (American basketball coach) he was born in 01/05/1963
- Scott Long (American LGBT activist) he was born in 05/06/1963
- Mike Williams (American baseball player, born 1968) he was born in 29/07/1968
- Wayne Lineburg (American football player) he was born in 12/01/1974
- Herbert Deskins (American politician) he was born in 26/11/1943
- Michael Mecham (US association football player) he was born in 18/04/1994
- Nancy Wright Beasley she was born in 02/09/1945
- Pete Giesen he was born in 08/08/1932
- Bonnie Lineweaver Paul she was born in 06/06/1940
- J. Michael Mendel (American television producer) he was born in 24/09/1964
Schools in Radford
College & universities near Radford, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233277 | Radford University | Radford (VA) | 24142 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Radford, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Radford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Radford Post Office | Radford (VA) | 24141 |
Distance to Other Cities
Radford distances to largest Virginia cities
