CITY · 2020 ACS
Roanoke
Louisiana · 491 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2019. The poverty rate of 48.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024482
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(350)
Black20.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.7%(179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(366)
Black21.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(226)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
79.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Roanoke, Louisiana?
Roanoke, Louisiana has about 491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Roanoke, Louisiana?
About 32.9% 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 48.5% of people in Roanoke, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
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