Town · Virginia
Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, town, in Montgomery County, Virginia. Christiansburg had 22,442 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,348 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,720 (±48). GEOID 5116608.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,442
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,348 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,720 ±48
Median household income
$77,147
±$4,645 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$252,600
±$10,967 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,181
±$54 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Christiansburg and what county is it in?
Christiansburg is a town in Montgomery County, Virginia. It covers 14.7 square miles of land, 1,586 residents per square mile in 2020.
Christiansburg is in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Christiansburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,442 people lived in Christiansburg on July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 23,348 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,720 (±48).
| Measure | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,720 ±48 | 99,101 | +557 |
| Households | 10,253 ±476 | 36,961 | +929 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.10 | 2.39 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 11,271 ±502 | 42,794 | +1,124 |
Christiansburg's population since 2000
From 16,947 in 2000 to 22,442 in 2025: up 32.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Christiansburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Christiansburg?
The median resident of Christiansburg is 39.2 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.9%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 ±2.2 | 30.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±1.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±1.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±2.0 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.6% ±2.4 pts | 80.9% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±2.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±1.6 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.7% ±3.8 pts | 48.8% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.1% ±3.3 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±3.1 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Christiansburg earn?
Half of Christiansburg's 10,253 households earn less than $77,147 a year (±$4,645), against $72,715 in Montgomery County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $74,895 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,147 ±$4,645 | $72,715 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,420 ±$5,882 | $99,780 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,322 ±$2,372 | $38,426 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% ±3.0 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0% ±7.0 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.7 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±2.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Christiansburg?
Owners occupy 59.8% of Christiansburg's occupied homes and renters 40.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,600 by its owner (±$10,967). The median renter pays $1,181 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,600 ±$10,967 | $304,600 | +$18,768 |
| Median gross rent | $1,181 ±$54 | $1,240 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7% ±7.1 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,512 ±$54 | $1,690 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.8% ±3.8 pts | 55.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.2% ±3.8 pts | 44.7% | – |
| Housing units | 11,271 ±502 | 42,794 | +1,124 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.8% ±2.8 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% ±1.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.4% ±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Christiansburg building?
Builders took permits for 109 new housing units in Christiansburg in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 4.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Christiansburg work and get to work?
80.1% of Christiansburg's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6% ±2.2 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1% ±3.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±2.7 pts | 14.0% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±1.4 | 18.2 min | −2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Christiansburg?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Christiansburg, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,872 (Tract 208.02) to $98,030 (Tract 211.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 211.02Montgomery County | 4,439 | $74,446 |
| Tract 210Montgomery County | 5,136 | $91,972 |
| Tract 209Montgomery County | 4,623 | $77,938 |
| Tract 211.01Montgomery County | 3,478 | $98,030 |
| Tract 208.02Montgomery County | 2,689 | $52,872 |
| Tract 208.01Montgomery County | 4,068 | $76,150 |
| Tract 212.02Montgomery County | 2,445 | $72,292 |
| Tract 215.02Montgomery County | 3,933 | $79,896 |
| Tract 214Montgomery County | 5,088 | $45,466 |
| Tract 212.01Montgomery County | 3,245 | $97,102 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Christiansburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Christiansburg compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Christiansburg is the 1,764th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Christiansburg ranks 201st of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 125th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 176th | 374 |
| Median household income | 201st | 365 |
| Per capita income | 174th | 374 |
| Median home value | 244th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 206th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 125th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 145th | 359 |
| Median age | 187th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 259th | 368 |
| Work from home | 210th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 340th | 372 |
Christiansburg's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Christiansburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Christiansburg?
6 of the 57 figures for Christiansburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Christiansburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Christiansburg.