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Roanoke

Indiana · 1,762 residents · 1.238 sq mi
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Roanoke has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,798. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $129,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,762
+18%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,423 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+19%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9481K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roanoke
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,798
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,079
+62%since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,632)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(58)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.6%(28)
Diversity Score13.5%(237)
Diversity Score
13
+285%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Indiana?

Roanoke, Indiana has about 1,762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Indiana?

The typical household in Roanoke, Indiana earns about $67,798 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 $129,400, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Indiana?

About 29.0% 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 4.8% 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 724 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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