Radford is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2016 census, the population was estimated to be 17,483. For statistical purposes, the Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Radford with neighboring Montgomery County.Radford is included in the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford metropolitan area.Radford is the home of Radford University. The Radford Arsenal is nearby in Pulaski and Montgomery counties. Radford City has four schools: McHarg Elementary, Belle Heth Elementary, Dalton Intermediate, and Radford High School. Millennials make up over 55.5% of the population of Radford, one of the highest rates in the country.