Radford city, Virginia
2 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 1 farmers market. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 16,726
- Median household income
- $57,348
- ±6,243
- Unemployed
- 8.1%
- 728 of 8,986 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
- 4,841 of 5,540 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
Cities, towns and villages 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Radford | 16,499 (2021) | 10 Robertson St, Radford | Website |
Special districts 1
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia'S First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority | Industrial development | 6580 Valley Center Dr, Radford | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Radford City Public Schools
School district5 schools
1612 Wadsworth St, Radford, VA, 24141
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Radford Farmers Market
1100 Block of East Main Street Norwood Sq. parking lot Radford, VA, 24141
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.