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Roanoke

Louisiana · 546 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Roanoke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
546
−1%vs 2011
vs 554 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,276 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 1,294 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+15%vs 2011
vs 34.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
270394518641765201020202024Roanoke
2024482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,111 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$17,402
−2%vs 2011
vs $17,720 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.358 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing17.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−42.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.1 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(418)
Black24.5%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.3%(257)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(411)
Black21.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.4%(248)
Diversity Score
45
−2%vs 2011
vs 46 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.8% in 2011
Female
33.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Louisiana?

Roanoke, Louisiana has about 546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Louisiana?

The typical household in Roanoke, Louisiana earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke, Louisiana expensive?

In Roanoke, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $44,700.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Louisiana?

About 12.0% 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 8.8% of people in Roanoke, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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