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Roanoke

Alabama · 6,074 residents · 18.736 sq mi
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Roanoke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,073. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,500. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,074
−7%since 2000
from 6,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Roanoke
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,073
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,286
+44%since 2000
from $14,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(3,821)
Black39.7%(2,603)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(78)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(4,076)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(3,443)
Black40.5%(2,457)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(71)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other1.6%(98)
Diversity Score64.9%(3,943)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Alabama?

Roanoke, Alabama has about 6,074 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Alabama?

The typical household in Roanoke, Alabama earns about $30,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke, Alabama expensive?

In Roanoke, Alabama, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Alabama?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke, Alabama?

About 31.0% of people in Roanoke, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roanoke, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Roanoke, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 288 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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