Blacksburg
A town in Montgomery County, Virginia — population 44,074 as of 2020.
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News in Blacksburg
Cardinal News
September 30Volunteer firefighter numbers have declined across the U.S. In Blacksburg, college students help fill the ranks.
Factors contributing to recruitment challenges include increased time demands, more rigorous training requirements and the proliferation of two-income families whose members do not have time to volunteer.
Community Groups & Organizations
Cardinal News
September 28Luna Innovations completes sale to private equity firm
The Blacksburg-based tech company had faced financial troubles and civil litigation stemming from accounting errors that prevented it from filing quarterly and annual reports.
Local Business
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September 8New River Valley Field Notes: Two new developments will increase Blacksburg’s affordable housing options
Plus: Pulaski County High School student Colby Gill earns first Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship.
Real Estate & DevelopmentIn and around Blacksburg
See & do
- 1711 Apartments
- 460 Fitness
- Alexander Black House and Cultural Center
- Aztec Rental
- B&B Theaters, Grill + IMAX
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Blacksburg by the numbers
- Area
- 19.74 sq mi (51.13 km²), 0.03 sq mi water
- Median age
- 21.9
- Households
- 13,840
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $50,182
- Median house value
- $446,300
- Office
- COMPREHENSIVE PLANNER
- Address
- PO BOX 90003, BLACKSBURG, VA 24062