Radford city, VA

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2021 Population

16,205

9.13% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

23.6

0.422% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

35.4%

10% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,360

28.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$174,700

2.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,749

5.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Radford city, VA had a population of 16.2k people with a median age of 23.6 and a median household income of $44,360. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Radford city, VA declined from 17,833 to 16,205, a −9.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,576 to $44,360, a 28.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Radford city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), and White (Hispanic) (1.64%).

None of the households in Radford city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Radford city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Radford city, VA are Radford University (233277) (2,336 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Radford city, VA was $174,700, and the homeownership rate was 45.7%.

Most people in Radford city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Radford city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Radford city, VA borders Montgomery County, VA and Pulaski County, VA.

United States Virginia Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Population & Diversity

Radford city, VA is home to a population of 16.2k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.73% of Radford city, VA residents were born outside of the country (442 people).

In 2021, there were 9.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in Radford city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 450 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Radford city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Radford city, VA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Radford city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Radford city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 49
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.47k ± 125
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
450 ± 169

2.98%

Hispanic Population

483 people

2.98% of the people in Radford city, VA are hispanic (483 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Radford city, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

2.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

442 people

2.69%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

480 people

As of 2021, 2.73% of Radford city, VA residents (442 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Radford city, VA was 2.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Radford city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
136 ± 73
Gulf War (1990s)
85 ± 70
Gulf War (2001-)
38 ± 44

Radford city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Radford city, VA employs 7.75k people. The largest industries in Radford city, VA are Educational Services (1,494 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,257 people), and Retail Trade (1,244 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,125), Manufacturing ($51,721), and Construction ($49,448).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.75k

2021 Value

± 710

−5.7%

1 Year decline

± 13.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Radford city, VA declined at a rate of −5.7%, from 8.22k employees to 7.75k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Radford city, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,011 people), Sales & Related Occupations (939 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (722 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Radford city, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.75k

2021 Value

± 710

−5.7%

1 Year decline

± 13.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Radford city, VA declined at a rate of −5.7%, from 8.22k employees to 7.75k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Radford city, VA, are Educational Services (1,494 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,257 people), and Retail Trade (1,244 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Radford city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Radford city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,266

Median earning men ± $7,722

$20,266

Median earning women ± $5,343

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,181), Public Administration ($65,089), and Manufacturing ($54,556).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($57,500), Manufacturing ($45,774), and Public Administration ($45,530).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

128
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
104
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
76
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$215k
Manufacturing
$48.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$31.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Radford County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.29%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Radford County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Radford city, VA awarded 2,336 degrees. The student population of Radford city, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,919 male students and 6,079 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Radford city, VA are White (1,637 and 70.5%), followed by Black or African American (300 and 12.9%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 6.03%), and Unknown (125 and 5.38%).

The largest universities in Radford city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Radford University (233277) (2,336 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Radford city, VA are Registered Nursing (227 and 9.72%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (165 and 7.06%), and General Psychology (156 and 6.68%).

The median tuition cost in Radford city, VA for a public four year colleges is $7,922 for in-state students and $19,557 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Radford city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,998 (32.4% men and 67.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,998 students enrolled in Radford city, VA, 32.4% men and 67.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,878 records, of which 68.5% were women and 31.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
142 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
227 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
165 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Radford city, VA was General Psychology with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Radford city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Radford University (233277)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,336 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Radford University (233277) with 2,336 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 790 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Radford city, VA, which is 0.511 times less than the 1,546 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,637 degrees mean that there were 5.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 300 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,922) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Radford city, VA was $174,700 in 2021, which is 0.713 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,000 to $174,700, a 2.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Radford city, VA is 45.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Radford city, VA have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Radford city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 21% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.25%.

Housing

Property

$174,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,811

$2,535

Median Property Taxes

±$377

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Radford city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Radford city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.7%

Homeownership

2021

58.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.7% of the housing units in Radford city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Radford city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.02
Census Tract 101.01

The following map shows all of the tracts in Radford city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,360

Median Household Income

± $11,359

5.55k

Number of Households

± 569

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.55k households in Radford city, VA grew to $44,360 from the previous year's value of $34,576.

The following chart displays the households in Radford city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Radford city, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Walked (9.66%)
Carpooled (6.79%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Radford city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.66%) and those who carpooled to work (6.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Radford city, VA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Radford city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Radford city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Radford city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Radford city, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.25%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

35.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Radford city, VA (4.72k out of 13.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Radford city, VA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.2% of the children was living in poverty in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 582 in Radford city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 137 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.3% of the population of Radford city, VA has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 9.98% on Medicaid, 7.8% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Radford city, VA see 1825 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1834 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1521 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 493 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,825 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Radford city, VA

Primary care physicians in Radford city, VA see an average of 1,825 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,834 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Radford city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 46.2% between 18 and 34 years, 26% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.66% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.69%

Uninsured

55.7%

Employer Coverage

9.98%

Medicaid

7.8%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Radford city, VA declined by 2.65% from 6.87% to 6.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Radford city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Radford city, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Radford city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Radford city, VA.

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