Christiansburg
Town in Montgomery County, Virginia
Christiansburg is a town in Montgomery County, Virginia, with 23,348 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,133 ft (650 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Merrimac, 3.9 miles N.
- 23,348residents (2020 Census)
- 2,133 ftelevation · 650 m
- 14.7 sq miland area · 38.1 km²
- 1,586 / sq mipopulation density
- 24073ZIP code
About Christiansburg
Christiansburg (formerly Hans Meadows) is a town in the southwestern portion of Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. 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 census, up from 21,041 at the 2010 census. Christiansburg and Blacksburg are the principal municipalities of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg metropolitan area which also encompasses the city of Radford, the unincorporated areas of Montgomery County, plus all of Giles and Pulaski Counties. The 2020 census recorded that the population of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg metropolitan area was 181,854, ranked 238th of the 387 uniquely defined metropolitan areas in the United States.
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Living in Christiansburg
- Median household income
- $77,147
- Median home value
- $252,600
- Median rent
- $1,181/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Christiansburg had 23,348 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,348 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,586 per sq mi (612 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Christiansburg at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,348 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.72 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1407° N, 80.4045° W |
| ZIP code | 24073 |
| Official website | christiansburg.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5116608 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Christiansburg
- Merrimac3.9 mi N
- Riner5.5 mi S
- Plum Creek5.5 mi W
- Belview6.1 mi W
- Blacksburg6.4 mi N
- Prices Fork6.5 mi NW
- Fairlawn7.3 mi W
- Shawsville8.2 mi E
- Radford8.6 mi W
- New River10.5 mi W
- Elliston11.9 mi NE
- Belspring12.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg
What county is Christiansburg in?
Christiansburg is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Christiansburg, VA?
23,348 people lived in Christiansburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Christiansburg, VA?
The ZIP code of Christiansburg is 24073.
What is the elevation of Christiansburg?
2,133 feet (650 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Christiansburg?
Merrimac (3.9 mi), Riner (5.5 mi), Plum Creek (5.5 mi), Belview (6.1 mi), Blacksburg (6.4 mi).
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