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Roanoke

Louisiana · 482 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2023, a loss of 242 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
−33%since 2023
from 724 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 1,692 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+37%since 2023
from 25.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
270394518641765201020202024Roanoke
2024482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,214
+27%since 2023
from $13,506 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+1%since 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing34.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade27.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(96)
Diversity Score
20
+15%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
Female
67.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Louisiana?

Roanoke, Louisiana has about 482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Roanoke, Louisiana expensive?

In Roanoke, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $169,600.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Louisiana?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke, Louisiana?

About 6.6% of people in Roanoke, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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