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Roanoke

Texas · 9,665 residents · 6.888 sq mi
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Roanoke is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,888. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,855 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $341,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 145%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,665
+244%since 2000
from 2,810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,403 / sq mi
+244%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+15%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7493K6K9K11K1990201020202024Roanoke
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,888
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,282
+119%since 2000
from $22,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,300
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+76%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,358)
Black1.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(304)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(6,224)
Black4.3%(420)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(1,754)
Asian7.5%(723)
Other4%(387)
Diversity Score66%(6,380)
Diversity Score
66
+119%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Texas?

Roanoke, Texas has about 9,665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Texas?

The typical household in Roanoke, Texas earns about $100,888 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 $341,300, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Texas?

About 42.3% 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 2.3% 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 8,049 residents, a change of about 498 percent over that period.

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