Radford city, VA population by race
The table below shows Radford city's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,804 | 84.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,460 | 8.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 373 | 2.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 109 | 0.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 623 | 3.80% |
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Radford city population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Radford city has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Radford city's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Radford city population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.28% are white, 8.91% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.28% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.67% are some other race and 3.80% are multiracial.
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Radford city, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Radford city is White with a population of 13,804 (84.28% of the total population).
Radford city 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Radford city is White with a population of 13,804 (84.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 623 (3.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Radford city, VA
By ethnicity, 531 (3.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,848 (96.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Radford city, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,540 (85.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Radford city, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Radford city's Non-Hispanic population.
Radford city Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 13,540 | 85.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,441 | 9.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 373 | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 35 | 0.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 453 | 2.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Radford city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 211 (39.74% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Radford city, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Radford city's Hispanic population.
Radford city Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 211 | 39.74% |
| Puerto Rican | 103 | 19.40% |
| Cuban | 14 | 2.64% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 203 | 38.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Radford city, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.24% of Radford city population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Radford city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 211 (39.74% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Radford city, VA have?
Radford city, VA has 1,460 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.91% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Radford city is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Radford city, VA?
With 96.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Radford city.
That being said, with a 8.91% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Radford city.
What is the majority race in Radford city, VA?
With a population of 13,804 (84.28% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Radford city.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Radford city, with 8.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
