Income & Economy in Radford, VA
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,791
-28% vs national
Per Capita Income
$25,220
-32% vs national
Poverty Rate
33.7%
+148% vs national
Gini Index
0.5156
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.6%
+47% vs national
SNAP Recipients
11.3%
of households
How Radford Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Radford vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Radford is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.6%
+69% vs VA avg
Labor Force
8,759
Employed
7,993
Mean Commute
16 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
26.6%
of adults 25+
Median Age
23.0
Work from Home
5.0%
of workers
The median household income in Radford, VA is $52,791, which is 27.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,220. The poverty rate of 33.7% is higher than the VA state average of 12.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5156, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 16 minutes, with 5.0% working from home.