Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Virginia metro area was $54,737 in 2021, the latest figures available. Blacksburg median household income is $26,226 lower than the median Virginia household income and $14,980 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Blacksburg median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Blacksburg Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Virginia | $80,963 | -1.73% | +3.39% |
| Blacksburg | $54,737 | -5.63% | +0.83% |
Trends in Blacksburg, VA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Blacksburg is $54,737. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $59,443 and is now $4,706 (7.92%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Blacksburg, Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Blacksburg
| Date | US | Virginia | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $80,963 | $54,737 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $82,385 | $58,002 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $81,024 | $59,443 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $78,308 | $54,286 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,065 | $57,556 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,903 | $57,524 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $75,776 | $58,262 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $74,350 | $50,072 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $73,004 | $49,210 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $72,991 | $50,191 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $74,707 | $49,434 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $75,104 | $51,423 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,021 | $51,692 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $75,433 | $46,154 |
Blacksburg Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Blacksburg was $78,094 in 2021. Compared to the median Virginia family income, Blacksburg median family income is $22,669 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Blacksburg will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Blacksburg Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Virginia | $100,763 | -0.89% | +5.02% |
| Blacksburg | $78,094 | -0.34% | +6.45% |
Trends in Blacksburg, VA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Blacksburg is $78,094. Real median family income peaked in 2017 at $80,143 and is now $2,049 (2.56%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Blacksburg, Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Blacksburg
| Date | US | Virginia | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $100,763 | $78,094 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $101,666 | $78,362 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $99,083 | $75,917 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $95,951 | $73,360 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $95,361 | $80,143 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $94,055 | $73,009 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $91,948 | $74,657 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $89,687 | $69,198 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $87,983 | $62,367 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $88,057 | $65,266 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $89,941 | $69,268 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $90,218 | $68,255 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $92,865 | $74,703 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $90,639 | $72,008 |
Blacksburg Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Blacksburg was $30,327 in 2021. Compared to the median Virginia per capita income, Blacksburg median per capita income is $13,429 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Blacksburg will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Blacksburg Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Virginia | $43,756 | -0.93% | +4.25% |
| Blacksburg | $30,327 | -1.22% | +11.54% |
Trends in Blacksburg, VA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Blacksburg is $30,327. Real per capita income peaked in 2016 at $32,497 and is now $2,170 (6.68%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Blacksburg, Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Blacksburg
| Date | US | Virginia | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $43,756 | $30,327 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,166 | $30,701 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $43,063 | $30,029 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,972 | $27,189 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $41,383 | $29,348 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $40,878 | $32,497 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,774 | $31,100 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $39,009 | $26,190 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $38,613 | $26,992 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $38,442 | $26,002 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $38,781 | $27,746 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $39,470 | $24,860 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $40,839 | $25,746 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $40,537 | $27,824 |
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