Christiansburg (formerly Hans Meadows) is a town in the southwestern portion of the commonwealth of Virginia, in the county of Montgomery. It has served as the seat of government for the county since 1792 when it was formally recognized by the Virginia General Assembly. Christiansburg is contiguously bordered on its north by the only other incorporated town in Montgomery County, Blacksburg. Christiansburg (and Blacksburg) are situated on the Eastern Continental Divide in the Appalachian Mountains.
The economy of Christiansburg and Blacksburg are dominated by the presence of Virginia Tech (located inside the town of Blacksburg) by far the largest employer in the county.
Christiansburg's population was 23,348 at the 2020...
| Ethnicity | Christiansburg | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Christiansburg | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| Education | Christiansburg | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 22% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 22% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3% | 1.0% |