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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Roanoke County

Virginia · 85,778 residents · 250.548 sq mi
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Roanoke County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,689. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $117,400. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

85,778
+8%since 1990
from 79,332 in 1990
1990 – 2025
342 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 317 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+10%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
78K83K88K93K99K1990201020202024Roanoke County
202497K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,637
+48%since 1990
from $16,627 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.5
+13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(76,446)
Black2.7%(2,114)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(364)
Asian0.8%(653)
Diversity Score9.9%(7,844)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(79,809)
Black3.3%(2,855)
Hispanic / Latino1%(888)
Asian1.6%(1,365)
Diversity Score14.4%(12,351)
14
+46%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−32%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roanoke County, Virginia?

Roanoke County, Virginia has about 85,778 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roanoke County, Virginia?

The typical household in Roanoke County, Virginia earns about $47,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke County, Virginia expensive?

In Roanoke County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke County, Virginia?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke County, Virginia?

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

Has Roanoke County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Roanoke County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,446 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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