Christiansburg, VA Demographics

A map of Christiansburg's Population by Race

Christiansburg, Virginia had a population of 23,348 in 2020. It was 82.3% White, 6.0% Black, 2.2% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Christiansburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is the 53rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Christiansburg's White Population

19,204 residents of Christiansburg identify as White, or 82.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Christiansburg considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is ranked #243 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Christiansburg is more White than neighboring Merrimac (74.4% White), and Blacksburg (68.7% White). Christiansburg is less White than neighboring Riner (92.4% White), Plum Creek (88.5% White), and Prices Fork (85.6% White).

Christiansburg's Black Population

1,411 residents of Christiansburg identify as Black, or 6.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Christiansburg less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is ranked #384 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Christiansburg is more Black than neighboring Merrimac (5.3% Black), Riner (0.6% Black), Blacksburg (4.4% Black), Plum Creek (2.2% Black), and Prices Fork (2.4% Black).

Christiansburg's Asian Population

524 residents of Christiansburg identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Christiansburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is ranked #201 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Christiansburg is more Asian than neighboring Riner (0.9% Asian), and Plum Creek (0.1% Asian). Christiansburg is less Asian than neighboring Merrimac (6.8% Asian), Blacksburg (16.2% Asian), and Prices Fork (2.6% Asian).

Christiansburg's Hispanic Population

977 residents of Christiansburg identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Christiansburg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is ranked #359 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Christiansburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Riner (2% Hispanic), and Prices Fork (4.1% Hispanic). Christiansburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Merrimac (9% Hispanic), Blacksburg (5.8% Hispanic), and Plum Creek (4.4% Hispanic).

Christiansburg's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Christiansburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Christiansburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Christiansburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merrimac (0.6% Native American/Other), Riner (0.8% Native American/Other), Plum Creek (0.5% Native American/Other), and Prices Fork (1.1% Native American/Other).

Christiansburg's Multiracial Population

1,136 residents of Christiansburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Christiansburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Christiansburg is ranked #220 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Christiansburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Merrimac (4% Multiracial), Riner (3.2% Multiracial), Blacksburg (4.4% Multiracial), Plum Creek (4.1% Multiracial), and Prices Fork (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.