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Christiansburg, VA vs Lake Ridge, VA

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- Lake Ridge is 0% more densely populated than Christiansburg.
- People are 3.3% more likely to be married in Lake Ridge.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years younger in Lake Ridge.
 Christiansburg, VALake Ridge, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,697329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
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 Population - 201021,004  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,404285,036,114
 Population - 199015,004  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock54.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now49.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,787.693.4
 Land Area14.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Christiansburg, VALake Ridge, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Christiansburg, VALake Ridge, VAUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock22.5%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Christiansburg, VALake Ridge, VAUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.8%50.2%
 Never Married29.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.892.60
 Households9,572  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,03280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,913  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews
T · Christiansburg, VA
A good place to live.
Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Jim · Christiansburg, VA
Education
Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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Joe · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg. Nice Place To Live
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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Reviews for Lake Ridge    3 Reviews
Michelle · Woodbridge, VA
EXPENSIVE
Over 11 years ago

The cost of living in this area is outright ridiculous. I can't wait to move. There is a lot of crime. There is a lot of traffic. The people drive like they are the  More

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Shaun · Woodbridge, VA
Nothing Special
Over 13 years ago

Nothing  More

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Patricia · Woodbridge, VA
Close to Washington DC
Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Lake Ridge is quite high though not as high as the Washington DC area. Washington is about 30 miles from Lake Ridge and easily accessible by  More

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