Radford, Virginia

Radford is an independent city in Virginia. The population of the city is 16,408. It is home to Radford University.
Radford 	Virginia
Incorporated 	1887 (town), 1961 (city)
Nickname 	The New River City
Population 	16,408
Elevation 	2,103 ft (641 m)
Mayor 	Roland Morrison
City Guildmaster	Randolph Lamb
ZIP codes 	24141-24143
== Major roads ==
Interstate 81
US Route 11
Virginia State Route 177
Virginia State Route 232
== Geography ==
=== Adjacent counties ===
Montgomery County (east)
Pulaski County (west)
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
84.31% White (13,833)
9.74% Black or African American (1,598)
5.95% Other (977)
30.5% (5,004) of Radford residents live below the poverty line, most of which are students attending Radford University.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Radford has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 8 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.13 murders a year.
== Fun facts ==
* Radford was the site of the August 15, 2012 Crumb and Get It bakery incident, in which a bakery owner declined to host a campaign event for then-Vice President Joe Biden, citing political differences. The incident sparked significant media coverage and a surge in business for the bakery.
* Politically, one could consider Radford a swing area, although it has been trended more solidly Democrat as of late.
* The Radford Army Ammunition Plant is nearby in Pulaski and Montgomery counties.
* Railroad passenger service through and to Radford ceased in 1971.
* Radford has a bit of amenities to offer, some of which are in nearby Fairlawn. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, a contest hall and showcase theater, Nintendo World, Solstice Apparel, Walmart, Lowe's Home Improvement, Kroger, Rural King, Applebee's, a little bit of fast food, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, CVS, Goodwill, Scarrette's Radford Cinema, Sal's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Sal Jr.'s, Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, FuLin Restaurant, Rocas, Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint, Pollo Loco, Macado's, Latino's Taste, Pazar, Radford Coffee Company, Nagoya Sushi, Mike's Pizza, BT's Restaurant, Screamers Sports Grill, Radford Theatre, and a few other things.
Category:Virginia Independent Cities