Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Christiansburg, VA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,820

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%19,058

Black

5.2%1,194

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%962

Asian

3.9%884

Two or More

2.4%541

Other

0.5%124

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%547

High School Diploma

20%3,255

Some College (<1 yr)

5%806

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%2,009

Associate's Degree

8.2%1,338

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%3,854

Master's Degree

15.5%2,524

Professional Degree

2.5%411

Doctorate

3.7%605

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

45.5%

Graduate+

21.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,900

Median Renti

$1,171

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.6%5,947

Renter-Occupied

39.4%3,865

Total Units

10,588

Homeownership

60.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%236

$50K–$100K

5.9%348

$100K–$150K

5.4%319

$150K–$200K

15.3%908

$200K–$300K

45.9%2,731

$300K–$500K

21%1,249

$500K–$1M

2.6%156

Rent Distribution

Under $500

273

$500–$750

321

$750–$1,000

521

$1,000–$1,250

985

$1,250–$1,500

608

$1,500–$2,000

625

$2,000+

245

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%154

2010–2019

11%1,169

2000–2009

15%1,588

1990–1999

20.5%2,169

1980–1989

16%1,696

1970–1979

14.2%1,505

1960–1969

7.8%827

1950–1959

7.8%825

1940–1949

3.2%341

1939 or earlier

3%314

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.6%7,418

Utility Gas

18.9%1,856

Fuel Oil

3.7%362

Other

0.6%57

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%54

No Fuel

0.4%38

Wood

0.2%17

Solar

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,451

Mean Household Incomei

$88,872

Per Capita Incomei

$39,117

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

12,123

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%753

$10K–$15K

3.3%328

$15K–$20K

2.9%281

$20K–$25K

2.7%261

$25K–$30K

3.1%302

$30K–$35K

2.7%264

$35K–$40K

2.3%222

$40K–$45K

3.4%337

$45K–$50K

3.3%322

$50K–$60K

8.3%810

$60K–$75K

9.7%955

$75K–$100K

16.4%1,614

$100K–$125K

11.9%1,171

$125K–$150K

9.2%907

$150K–$200K

7.4%730

$200K+

5.7%555

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

380

Residentsi

685

Avg. Tenant Renti

$407/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers129 homes86% occupied$480/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8203 homes96% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC48 homes97% occupied$407/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,451/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

13.8%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

71.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19.9% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,3606%

By Region

Top Countries

India

243

Korea

209

China

Mexico

Guatemala

Poland

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,704

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,812

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,484(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured