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Roane County

West Virginia · 14,028 residents · 483.563 sq mi
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Roane County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,895. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,028
−9%since 2000
from 15,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+17%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,895
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,511 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,401
+62%since 2000
from $13,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(15,144)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(104)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(433)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(13,231)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other3.1%(437)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,612)
Segregation Score46.8%(6,559)
Diversity Score
11
+310%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roane County, West Virginia?

Roane County, West Virginia has about 14,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roane County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Roane County, West Virginia earns about $38,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roane County, West Virginia expensive?

In Roane County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Roane County, West Virginia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roane County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roane County, West Virginia?

About 22.5% of people in Roane County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roane County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Roane County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,092 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9630Census Tract 9631Census Tract 9628Census Tract 9629.01Census Tract 9629.02
8 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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