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Roanoke

Texas · 10,931 residents (2025 est.) · 6.888 sq mi
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Roanoke is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,295. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,476 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $466,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,286
+266%since 2000
from 2,810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+130%since 2009
from 650 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+36%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,931 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7493K6K9K11K1990201020202024Roanoke
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(599)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(529)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(884)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(814)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(242)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(926)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4420.2%(2,074)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.7%(1,919)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(1,277)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.1%(626)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(267)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(129)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,295
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,605
+188%since 2000
from $22,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+34%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,900
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,783
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+118%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Roanoke on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,358)
Black1.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(304)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(6,091)
Black4.8%(494)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(2,354)
Asian5.7%(586)
Other7.4%(761)
Diversity Score
73
+136%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.2%(1,460)
Cuban3.1%(319)
Costa Rican1.3%(133)
Peruvian1.2%(127)
Argentine1%(108)
Ecuadorian0.9%(88)
Puerto Rican0.4%(39)
Colombian0.2%(25)
Asian origin
Korean1.7%(179)
Pakistani1.3%(131)
Asian Indian0.6%(58)
Nepalese0.6%(58)
Vietnamese0.4%(41)
Ancestry
German15.8%(1,624)
English11.7%(1,204)
Irish8%(822)
American4.3%(438)
Italian3.8%(395)
Polish2.9%(302)
Scottish2.5%(260)
French1.7%(175)
British1.3%(137)
Czech1.2%(119)
Norwegian1%(107)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.6%(58)
Slovak0.6%(57)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(54)
Swedish0.5%(52)
Welsh0.5%(52)
Austrian0.5%(48)
Greek0.4%(38)
Romanian0.4%(38)
Serbian0.4%(37)
Canadian0.3%(28)
Russian0.3%(28)
Arab0.3%(26)
Lebanese0.3%(26)
Croatian0.3%(26)
Nigerian0.3%(26)
Danish0.2%(20)
Dutch0.2%(17)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 79.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 12.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(1,137)
Married62.8%(2,489)
Widowed1.3%(52)
Divorced7.2%(284)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(788)
Married62.8%(2,706)
Widowed4.5%(194)
Divorced14.5%(624)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Texas?

Roanoke, Texas has about 10,286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Texas?

The typical household in Roanoke, Texas earns about $97,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke, Texas expensive?

In Roanoke, Texas, the median home is worth about $466,900, and the typical rent is about $1,783 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Texas?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke, Texas?

About 4.5% of people in Roanoke, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roanoke, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roanoke, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,670 residents, a change of about 537 percent over that period.

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

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