Radford, Virginia
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Radford (formerly Lovely Mount, Central City, English Ferry and Ingle's Ferry) is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of 2020, the population was 16,070 by the United States Census Bureau.[4] For statistical purposes, the Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Radford with neighboring Montgomery County.
Radford, Virginia | |
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Nickname: The New River City | |
Coordinates: 37°7′39″N 80°34′10″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
Founded | 1887 |
Named for | John B. Radford |
Government | |
• Mayor | David Horton |
Area | |
• Total | 10.01 sq mi (25.92 km2) |
• Land | 9.68 sq mi (25.06 km2) |
• Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16,070 |
• Density | 1,600/sq mi (620/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 24141–24143 |
Area code | 540 |
FIPS code | 51-65392[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1500073[3] |
Website | http://www.radfordva.gov |
Radford is included in the Blacksburg–Christiansburg metropolitan area.
Radford is the home of Radford University. Despite its name, the Radford Arsenal, historically a major employer of city residents, is in neighboring Pulaski and Montgomery counties. Radford City has four schools: McHarg Elementary, Belle Heth Elementary, Dalton Intermediate, and Radford High School.