Roanoke County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,023 | — | #637 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,709 | +11.4% | #458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,078 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $286,000 | +1.5% | #695 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,224 | +5.2% | #504 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -42.4% | #246 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Roanoke County has a population of 97,023, making it the #637 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Roanoke County is $83,709, ranking #458 out of 3,222 counties — 11.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Roanoke County is $286,000 (+1.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,224/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.7%.
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96.1% of residents in Roanoke County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Roanoke County, Virginia
Roanoke County, Virginia has a total population of 97,023, making it the 637th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Roanoke County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Roanoke County is $83,709, which ranks #458 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Roanoke County is $286,000, 1.5% above the national median. Renters in Roanoke County pay a median gross rent of $1,224 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Roanoke County, 37.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Roanoke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Roanoke County, 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.