Roane County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,786 | — | #2,241 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,778 | -39.1% | #2,941 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #501 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,100 | -56.7% | #2,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $614 | -47.2% | #3,027 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.2% | #2,575 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Roane County has a population of 13,786, making it the #2,241 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Roane County is $45,778, ranking #2,941 out of 3,222 counties — 39.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 8.9%.
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The median home value in Roane County is $122,100 (-56.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $614/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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92.1% of residents in Roane County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Roane County, West Virginia
Roane County, West Virginia has a total population of 13,786, making it the 2,241st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Roane County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Roane County is $45,778, which ranks #2,941 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.
The median home value in Roane County is $122,100, 56.7% below the national median. Renters in Roane County pay a median gross rent of $614 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Roane County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Roane County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Roane County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.