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Roanoke

Virginia · 97,032 residents · 42.521 sq mi
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Roanoke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,700. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,032
+2%since 2000
from 94,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,282 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
93K95K97K99K101K1990201020202024Roanoke
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,422
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,530
+22%since 2000
from $18,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+36%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(65,256)
Black26.6%(25,220)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,405)
Asian1.1%(1,088)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(51,414)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(60,042)
Black28.1%(27,256)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(5,345)
Asian1.7%(1,676)
Other2.8%(2,716)
Diversity Score66.8%(64,782)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke, Virginia?

Roanoke, Virginia has about 97,032 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roanoke, Virginia?

The typical household in Roanoke, Virginia earns about $36,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke, Virginia expensive?

In Roanoke, Virginia, the median home is worth about $128,700, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke, Virginia?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia?

About 20.9% of people in Roanoke, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roanoke, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Roanoke, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 635 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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