Roanoke city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51770 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 98,355 | — | #632 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,378 | -26.3% | #2,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,535 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $190,500 | -32.4% | #1,513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $996 | -14.4% | #1,004 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.5% | #2,498 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Roanoke city has a population of 98,355, making it the #632 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Roanoke city is $55,378, ranking #2,446 out of 3,222 counties — 26.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Roanoke city is $190,500 (-32.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $996/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.4%.
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90.2% of residents in Roanoke city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Roanoke city, Virginia
Roanoke city, Virginia has a total population of 98,355, making it the 632nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Roanoke city is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Roanoke city is $55,378, which ranks #2,446 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Roanoke city is $190,500, 32.4% below the national median. Renters in Roanoke city pay a median gross rent of $996 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Roanoke city, 30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Roanoke city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%).
All data for Roanoke city, 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.