Blacksburg is home to over 43,000 residents and is located in Montgomery County, Virginia, which has a population of approximately 90,000 residents. Blacksburg is also at the hub of the New River/Roanoke Valley Region, with more than 400,000 potential customers located within a 45-minute drive.

About our residents

• Over 50% of residents are between the ages of 20-34
• The 15th largest municipality in the State of Virginia
• Blacksburg is in the heart of a rapidly-growing region which experienced 8% growth in the last decade, higher than the national average
• Median family income is over $63,000 annually and 85% of the community has a college education
• 2005 Consumer spending in Montgomery County totaled nearly $870 million
  • Apparel - $77.4 million
  • Food - $222.0 million
  • Furniture - $56.8 million
  • General Merchandise - $693.8 million
  • Computers and Accessories - $8.2 million
  • Entertainment/Recreation - $84.7 million

Blacksburg is conveniently located on the I-81 corridor approximately 45 minutes southwest of Roanoke, Virginia. Direct freeway access puts Blacksburg within minutes of I-81.