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Roanoke

Indiana · 1,722 residents · 1.238 sq mi
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Roanoke has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,200. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $115,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,722
+15%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+6%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9481K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roanoke
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,070
+13%since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,466)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,652)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(30)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other3%(52)
Diversity Score12.9%(222)
Diversity Score
13
+269%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Indiana?

Roanoke, Indiana has about 1,722 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Indiana?

The typical household in Roanoke, Indiana earns about $48,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke, Indiana expensive?

In Roanoke, Indiana, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Indiana?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke, Indiana?

About 5.3% of people in Roanoke, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roanoke, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Roanoke, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 684 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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