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[[Image:Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Area.png|thumb|right|300px|Location of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area in Virginia]]
[[Image:Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford metropolitan area - Location.svg|thumb|right|300px|Location of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area in Virginia]]


The '''Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area''' is a [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]] (MSA) as defined by the [[United States]] [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB) located in the [[New River Valley]] of Southwest [[Virginia]]. As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], the MSA had a population of 162,958 (a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 159,587).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-01.csv | title = Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01) | format = [[comma-separated values|CSV]] | work = 2009 Population Estimates | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division | date = 2010-03-23 | accessdate = 2010-03-24}}</ref>
The '''Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area''',<ref name="OMB_20-01">{{cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bulletin-20-01.pdf|title=OMB Bulletin No. 20-01: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas|publisher=[[United States Office of Management and Budget]]|date=March 6, 2020|access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> formerly the '''Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area''',<ref name="OMB_18-03">{{cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/OMB-BULLETIN-NO.-18-03-Final.pdf|title=OMB Bulletin No. 18-03: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas|publisher=[[United States Office of Management and Budget]]|date=April 10, 2018|access-date=May 6, 2021}}</ref> is a [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]] (MSA) as defined by the [[United States]] [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB) located in the [[New River Valley]] of Southwest [[Virginia]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the MSA had a population of 181,863 (a greater than 11.6 percent rise from the 2010 census population of 162,958).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-01.csv |title=Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01) |format=[[comma-separated values|CSV]] |work=2009 Population Estimates |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division |date=2010-03-23 |access-date=2010-03-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615175258/http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-01.csv |archive-date=2010-06-15 }}</ref>


The MSA is dominated by the presence of [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|Virginia Tech]] and [[Radford University]]. The area, known as the New River Valley (or NRV), has experienced tremendous growth in the last twenty years and continues to be among the fastest growing areas in Virginia. It is bordered by the Allegheny Mountains to the North and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the South, with the [[New River (Kanawha River) | New River]] flowing through the valley itself. The central communities in the area consist of two [[Political subdivisions of Virginia#Towns|towns]] and one [[Political subdivisions of Virginia#Independent cities|city]]; state law draws a sharp distinction between cities, which are completely separate from counties, and towns, which are contained within counties. [[Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg]], the larger of the towns, is home to Virginia Tech, while [[Radford, Virginia|Radford]], the only city in the group, is home to Radford University. While [[Christiansburg, Virginia|Christiansburg]], a town which lies between Blacksburg and Radford in both population and geographic location, does not have an institution of higher education, it is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants, and a historic downtown.
The MSA is dominated by the presence of [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|Virginia Tech]] and [[Radford University]]. The area, known as the New River Valley (or NRV), has experienced tremendous growth in the last twenty years and continues to be among the fastest growing areas in Virginia. It is bordered by the [[Allegheny Mountains]] to the North and the [[Blue Ridge Mountains]] to the South, with the [[New River (Kanawha River)|New River]] flowing through the valley itself. The central communities in the area consist of two [[Political subdivisions of Virginia#Towns|towns]] and one [[Political subdivisions of Virginia#Independent cities|city]]; state law draws a sharp distinction between cities, which are completely separate from counties, and towns, which are contained within counties. [[Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg]], the larger of the towns, is home to Virginia Tech, while [[Radford, Virginia|Radford]], the only city in the group, is home to Radford University. [[Christiansburg, Virginia|Christiansburg]], a town which lies between Blacksburg and Radford, is the Montgomery County county seat and home to a branch of the [[New River Community College]] as well as hundreds of stores and restaurants and a historic downtown.


==MSA components==
==MSA components==
''Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in [[Virginia]] are [[independent city|independent cities]] that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia.''
''Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in [[Virginia]] are [[independent city (United States)|independent cities]] that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia.''


Three counties and one independent city are included in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.census.gov/population/www/metroareas/lists/2007/List4.txt | title = Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Components| format = [[Text file|TXT]] | work = Metropolitan statistical areas and metropolitan divisions defined by the Office of Management and Budget, November 2007 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division | date = 2008-06-24 | accessdate = 2008-09-02}}</ref>
Three counties and one independent city are included in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.census.gov/population/www/metroareas/lists/2007/List4.txt | title = Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Components| format = [[Text file|TXT]] | work = Metropolitan statistical areas and metropolitan divisions defined by the Office of Management and Budget, November 2007 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division | date = 2008-06-24 | access-date = 2008-09-02}}</ref>


*'''Counties'''
*'''Counties'''
**[[Giles County, Virginia|Giles]]
**[[Giles County, Virginia|Giles]]
**[[Montgomery County, Virginia|Montgomery]]
**[[Montgomery County, Virginia|Montgomery]]
**[[Pulaski County, Virginia|Pulaski]]
**[[Pulaski County, Virginia|Pulaski]]

*'''Independent Cities'''
*'''Independent Cities'''
**[[Radford, Virginia|Radford]]
**[[Radford, Virginia|Radford]]


==Communities==
==Communities==

===Places with more than 35,000 inhabitants===
===Places with more than 35,000 inhabitants===
*[[Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg]] (Principal city)
*[[Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg]] (Principal city)


===Places with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants===
===Places with 10,000 to 30,000 inhabitants===
*[[Christiansburg, Virginia|Christiansburg]] (Principal city)
*[[Christiansburg, Virginia|Christiansburg]] (Principal city)
*[[Radford, Virginia|Radford]] (Principal city)
*[[Radford, Virginia|Radford]]


===Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants===
===Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants===
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===Places with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants===
===Places with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants===
*[[Belview, Virginia|Belview]] (census-designated place)
*[[Glen Lyn, Virginia|Glen Lyn]]
*[[Glen Lyn, Virginia|Glen Lyn]]
*[[Rich Creek, Virginia|Rich Creek]]
*[[Rich Creek, Virginia|Rich Creek]]
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*[[Alleghany Springs, Virginia|Alleghany Springs]]
*[[Alleghany Springs, Virginia|Alleghany Springs]]
*[[Bradshaw, Virginia|Bradshaw]] (partial)
*[[Bradshaw, Virginia|Bradshaw]] (partial)
*[[Childress, Virginia|Childress]]
*[[Childress, Montgomery County, Virginia|Childress]]
*[[Eggleston, Virginia|Eggleston]]
*[[Eggleston, Virginia|Eggleston]]
*[[Ellett, Virginia|Ellett]]
*[[Ellett, Virginia|Ellett]]
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 151,272 people, 58,443 households, and 34,881 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 91.24% [[White American|White]], 4.34% [[African American]], 0.18% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 2.44% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander American|Pacific Islander]], 0.50% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#Race|other races]], and 1.28% from [[Multiracial American|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics or Latinos]] of any race were 1.29% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 151,272 people, 58,443 households, and 34,881 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 91.24% [[White American|White]], 4.34% [[African American]], 0.18% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 2.44% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander American|Pacific Islander]], 0.50% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#Race|other races]], and 1.28% from [[Multiracial American|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics or Latinos]] of any race were 1.29% of the population.


The median income for a household in the MSA was $31,446, and the median income for a family was $44,478. Males had a median income of $32,377 versus $22,605 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the MSA was $17,184.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $31,446, and the median income for a family was $44,478. Males had a median income of $32,377 versus $22,605 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the MSA was $17,184.
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[[Category:Giles County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Giles County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Montgomery County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Montgomery County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Pulaski County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Pulaski County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Radford, Virginia]]
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[[Category:Western Virginia]]
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Latest revision as of 03:34, 3 December 2021

Location of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area in Virginia

The Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area,[1] formerly the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area,[2] is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 181,863 (a greater than 11.6 percent rise from the 2010 census population of 162,958).[3]

The MSA is dominated by the presence of Virginia Tech and Radford University. The area, known as the New River Valley (or NRV), has experienced tremendous growth in the last twenty years and continues to be among the fastest growing areas in Virginia. It is bordered by the Allegheny Mountains to the North and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the South, with the New River flowing through the valley itself. The central communities in the area consist of two towns and one city; state law draws a sharp distinction between cities, which are completely separate from counties, and towns, which are contained within counties. Blacksburg, the larger of the towns, is home to Virginia Tech, while Radford, the only city in the group, is home to Radford University. Christiansburg, a town which lies between Blacksburg and Radford, is the Montgomery County county seat and home to a branch of the New River Community College as well as hundreds of stores and restaurants and a historic downtown.

MSA components

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Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia.

Three counties and one independent city are included in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.[4]

Communities

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Places with more than 35,000 inhabitants

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Places with 10,000 to 30,000 inhabitants

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Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants

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Places with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants

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Unincorporated places

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Demographics

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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 151,272 people, 58,443 households, and 34,881 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 91.24% White, 4.34% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.29% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $31,446, and the median income for a family was $44,478. Males had a median income of $32,377 versus $22,605 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,184.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "OMB Bulletin No. 20-01: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas" (PDF). United States Office of Management and Budget. March 6, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "OMB Bulletin No. 18-03: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas" (PDF). United States Office of Management and Budget. April 10, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  4. ^ "Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Components" (TXT). Metropolitan statistical areas and metropolitan divisions defined by the Office of Management and Budget, November 2007. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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