Roanoke City, VA

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Roanoke City Overview

99,213
TOTAL POPULATION
46,791
MALE POPULATION
52,422
FEMALE POPULATION
89.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,206
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,055
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,523
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,607
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
50,391
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Roanoke City Area Codes

Race in Roanoke City

The most populous races in Roanoke City are White / Caucasian (58,589 | 59.1%), Black / African American (29,140 | 29.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,838 | 6.9%).
Race in Roanoke City
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,1993.2%
Black / African American29,14029.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific980.1%
Hispanic or Latino6,8386.9%
Native / Alaskan1050.1%
White / Caucasian58,58959.1%
Two or more Races6,3846.4%
Some other Race1,6981.7%
Total99,213100.0%

Ancestry in Roanoke City

The most populous ancestries reported in Roanoke City are English (9,894 | 10.0%), American (8,834 | 8.9%), German (8,224 | 8.3%), Irish (7,821 | 7.9%), and Subsaharan African (2,756 | 2.8%), together accounting for 37.8% of all Roanoke City residents.
Ancestry in Roanoke City
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan7320.7%
African2,1062.1%
American8,8348.9%
Arab5200.5%
Argentinean560.1%
Armenian440.0%
Australian170.0%
Austrian1230.1%
Belgian130.0%
Bermudan150.0%
Bhutanese4420.4%
Blackfeet210.0%
Brazilian280.0%
British5070.5%
Burmese2520.3%
Cajun160.0%
Canadian1170.1%
Celtic630.1%
Central American1,9802.0%
Cherokee5240.5%
Chilean670.1%
Choctaw120.0%
Colombian2510.3%
Costa Rican360.0%
Creek20.0%
Croatian120.0%
Cuban5730.6%
Czech1260.1%
Czechoslovakian80.0%
Danish1920.2%
Delaware80.0%
Dominican3010.3%
Dutch7840.8%
Eastern European990.1%
Ecuadorian1090.1%
Egyptian370.0%
English9,89410.0%
Ethiopian420.0%
European2,0202.0%
Filipino130.0%
Finnish140.0%
French1,0311.0%
French Canadian2240.2%
German8,2248.3%
Ghanaian830.1%
Greek1450.2%
Guatemalan410.0%
Haitian1240.1%
Honduran1,7871.8%
Hungarian910.1%
Indian (Asian)1400.1%
Iranian100.0%
Iraqi680.1%
Irish7,8217.9%
Iroquois230.0%
Israeli60.0%
Italian2,2452.3%
Jamaican1610.2%
Japanese280.0%
Kenyan90.0%
Korean6420.6%
Latvian180.0%
Lebanese2670.3%
Lithuanian450.1%
Lumbee30.0%
Mexican1,9261.9%
Moroccan20.0%
Native Hawaiian760.1%
Nicaraguan530.1%
Nigerian1560.2%
Northern European530.1%
Norwegian2450.3%
Pakistani380.0%
Palestinian290.0%
Panamanian370.0%
Peruvian500.1%
Polish1,0941.1%
Portuguese430.0%
Puerto Rican8340.8%
Romanian750.1%
Russian3590.4%
Salvadoran260.0%
Scandinavian2750.3%
Scotch-Irish1,2901.3%
Scottish1,6981.7%
Serbian150.0%
Sierra Leonean720.1%
Slavic140.0%
Slovak610.1%
Somali650.1%
South African300.0%
South American6950.7%
Spaniard1110.1%
Spanish2800.3%
Sri Lankan2300.2%
Subsaharan African2,7562.8%
Sudanese130.0%
Swedish3070.3%
Swiss1060.1%
Syrian370.0%
Thai3010.3%
Turkish70.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander80.0%
Ukrainian390.0%
Venezuelan650.1%
Welsh4930.5%
West Indian40.0%
Yakama260.0%
Yugoslavian450.1%
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Immigrants in Roanoke City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Roanoke City came from Latin America (2,898 | 2.9%), Asia (2,762 | 2.8%), Central America (1,738 | 1.8%), South Central Asia (1,117 | 1.1%), and Eastern Asia (1,005 | 1.0%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Roanoke City residents.
Immigrants in Roanoke City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan6970.7%
Africa6560.7%
Argentina150.0%
Asia2,7622.8%
Bolivia340.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina420.0%
Brazil110.0%
Cameroon50.0%
Canada820.1%
Caribbean7070.7%
Central America1,7381.8%
Chile290.0%
China4830.5%
Colombia1600.2%
Congo2560.3%
Cuba2560.3%
Denmark230.0%
Dominican Republic2570.3%
Eastern Africa740.1%
Eastern Asia1,0051.0%
Eastern Europe1090.1%
Ecuador780.1%
El Salvador220.0%
England310.0%
Ethiopia410.0%
Europe4750.5%
France210.0%
Germany1110.1%
Ghana830.1%
Greece290.0%
Guatemala1740.2%
Guyana350.0%
Haiti1240.1%
Honduras7590.8%
Hong Kong260.0%
India1540.2%
Indonesia20.0%
Iran710.1%
Iraq210.0%
Italy270.0%
Jamaica560.1%
Japan1810.2%
Kenya170.0%
Korea3410.3%
Kuwait50.0%
Latin America2,8982.9%
Lebanon150.0%
Mexico7300.7%
Middle Africa2830.3%
Nepal90.0%
Netherlands750.1%
Nicaragua530.1%
Nigeria70.0%
Northern Africa250.0%
Northern Europe900.1%
Pakistan1720.2%
Peru260.0%
Philippines2790.3%
Romania430.0%
Russia180.0%
Sierra Leone1540.2%
Somalia160.0%
South Africa300.0%
South America4530.5%
South Central Asia1,1171.1%
South Eastern Asia5850.6%
Southern Europe690.1%
Spain130.0%
Sudan40.0%
Thailand380.0%
Trinidad and Tobago140.0%
Turkey70.0%
Ukraine60.0%
Venezuela650.1%
Vietnam2660.3%
Western Africa2440.3%
Western Asia550.1%
Western Europe2070.2%
Zaire220.0%
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Sex and Age in Roanoke City

Sex and Age in Roanoke City

The most populous age groups in Roanoke City are 25 to 29 Years (3,707 | 7.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (4,006 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,959 (6.3%)3,418 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years3,021 (6.5%)2,862 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years3,058 (6.5%)3,313 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,697 (5.8%)2,567 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,733 (5.8%)2,942 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years3,707 (7.9%)4,006 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years3,685 (7.9%)3,794 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,502 (7.5%)3,372 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years2,503 (5.3%)3,028 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,942 (6.3%)2,986 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years3,013 (6.4%)3,094 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years3,584 (7.7%)3,141 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,496 (5.3%)3,371 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years2,540 (5.4%)3,068 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,919 (4.1%)2,859 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years932 (2.0%)1,558 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years563 (1.2%)899 (1.7%)
85 Years and over937 (2.0%)2,144 (4.1%)
Total46,791 (100.0%)52,422 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Roanoke City

Median Family Size in Roanoke City

The median family size in Roanoke City is 3.12 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7,140 | 32.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,177 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Roanoke City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple12,750 (57.8%)2.99
Single Male/Father2,177 (9.9%)2.95
Single Female/Mother7,140 (32.4%)3.42
Total Families22,067 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Roanoke City

The median household size in Roanoke City is 2.28 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,140 | 16.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (20,739 | 48.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Roanoke City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple12,750 (29.8%)3.00
Single Male/Father2,177 (5.1%)3.36
Single Female/Mother7,140 (16.7%)3.66
Non-family20,739 (48.4%)1.24
Total Households42,806 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Roanoke City

Out of a total of 42,806 households in Roanoke City, 22,067 (51.5%) are family households, while 20,739 (48.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,076, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,715.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Roanoke City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-16,715 (39.1%)
2-Person Households11,076 (25.9%)3,698 (8.6%)
3-Person Households5,068 (11.8%)207 (0.5%)
4-Person Households3,343 (7.8%)80 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,556 (3.6%)39 (0.1%)
6-Person Households611 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households413 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,067 (51.5%)20,739 (48.4%)

Female Fertility in Roanoke City

Fertility by Age in Roanoke City

Average fertility rate in Roanoke City is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years95 (9.6%)37.0
20 to 34 years737 (74.1%)69.0
35 to 50 years163 (16.4%)17.0
Total995 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Roanoke City

50.5% of women with births (995) in Roanoke City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Roanoke City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years422 (57.3%)315 (42.7%)
35 to 50 years80 (49.1%)83 (50.9%)
Total502 (50.4%)493 (49.5%)

Fertility by Education in Roanoke City

Average fertility rate in Roanoke City is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 55.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Roanoke City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School183 (18.4%)49.0
High School Diploma232 (23.3%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree346 (34.8%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree156 (15.7%)33.0
Graduate Degree78 (7.8%)33.0
Total995 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Roanoke City

49.5% of women with births in Roanoke City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 77.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Roanoke City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School50 (27.3%)133 (72.7%)
High School Diploma53 (22.8%)179 (77.2%)
College or Associate's Degree194 (56.1%)152 (43.9%)
Bachelor's Degree127 (81.4%)29 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (50.4%)493 (49.5%)

Income in Roanoke City

Income Overview in Roanoke City

Per Capita Income in Roanoke City is $33,206, while median incomes of families and households are $66,055 and $51,523 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income99,213$33,206
Median Family Income22,067$66,055
Mean Family Income22,067$94,307
Median Household Income42,806$51,523
Mean Household Income42,806$73,683
Income Deficit22,067$11,607
Wage / Income Gap (%)99,21313.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)99,21386.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index99,2130.50

Earnings by Sex in Roanoke City

Average Earnings in Roanoke City are $35,963, $39,056 for men and $33,680 for women, a difference of 13.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Roanoke City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male25,516 (49.6%)$39,056
Female25,935 (50.4%)$33,680
Total51,451 (100.0%)$35,963

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Roanoke City

The most common earnings brackets in Roanoke City are $100,000+ for men (2,920 | 11.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (2,085 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Roanoke City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less861 (3.4%)1,100 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999716 (2.8%)816 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499622 (2.4%)817 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999641 (2.5%)879 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499952 (3.7%)1,062 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,160 (4.5%)1,195 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499793 (3.1%)843 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999474 (1.9%)772 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,090 (4.3%)1,142 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999997 (3.9%)961 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,674 (6.6%)1,900 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,475 (5.8%)2,085 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,638 (6.4%)1,777 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,441 (5.7%)1,628 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,596 (6.2%)1,257 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,161 (4.5%)1,282 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,152 (8.4%)1,714 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,658 (6.5%)1,673 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,495 (5.9%)1,447 (5.6%)
$100,000+2,920 (11.4%)1,585 (6.1%)
Total25,516 (100.0%)25,935 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Roanoke City

Average earnings in Roanoke City are $43,473 for men and $36,251 for women, a difference of 16.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,450, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,030. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,237, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,227.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Roanoke City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,030$20,227
High School Diploma$35,863$32,778
College or Associate's Degree$40,550$32,821
Bachelor's Degree$57,375$48,580
Graduate Degree$84,450$65,237
Total$43,473$36,251

Family Income in Roanoke City

Family Income Brackets in Roanoke City

According to the Roanoke City family income data, there are 4,259 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 971 families (4.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Roanoke City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009714.4%
$10,000 to $14,9999934.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6557.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,6557.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,75812.5%
$50,000 to $74,9994,25919.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,04513.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993,59716.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,3025.9%
$200,000+1,8328.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Roanoke City

5-person families (1,206 | 5.5%) account for the highest median family income in Roanoke City with $104,118 per family, while 2-person families (12,141 | 55.0%) have the highest median income of $30,088 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Roanoke City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,141 (55.0%)$60,177
3-Person Families4,680 (21.2%)$69,462
4-Person Families3,188 (14.4%)$76,490
5-Person Families1,206 (5.5%)$104,118
6-Person Families486 (2.2%)$65,714
7+ Person Families366 (1.7%)$56,161
Total22,067 (100.0%)$66,055

Family Income by Number of Earners in Roanoke City

The median family income in Roanoke City is $66,055, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,749) having the highest median family income of $107,235, while families with no earners (3,430) have the lowest median family income of $33,967, accounting for 7.9% and 15.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Roanoke City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,430 (15.5%)$33,967
1 Earner8,723 (39.5%)$47,113
2 Earners8,165 (37.0%)$97,647
3+ Earners1,749 (7.9%)$107,235
Total22,067 (100.0%)$66,055

Household Income in Roanoke City

Household Income Brackets in Roanoke City

With 7,876 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Roanoke City, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,798 households (4.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Roanoke City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,2107.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992,8256.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,88011.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994,32310.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995,65013.2%
$50,000 to $74,9997,87618.4%
$75,000 to $99,9994,79411.2%
$100,000 to $149,9995,30812.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,7984.2%
$200,000+2,1405.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Roanoke City

The median household income in Roanoke City is $51,523, with the highest median household income of $60,024 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,357 households (33.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $27,603, with 1,992 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Roanoke City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,992 (4.6%)$27,603
25 to 44 Years14,357 (33.5%)$60,024
45 to 64 Years15,321 (35.8%)$56,138
65+ Years11,136 (26.0%)$39,453
Total42,806 (100.0%)$51,523

Poverty in Roanoke City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Roanoke City

With 18.2% poverty level for males and 19.9% for females among the residents of Roanoke City, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,035 males (35.0%) and 296 females (42.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,035 (35.0%)1,263 (37.7%)
5 Years120 (17.4%)296 (42.9%)
6 to 11 Years961 (31.3%)780 (21.8%)
12 to 14 Years492 (22.5%)280 (15.5%)
15 Years126 (17.0%)157 (18.3%)
16 and 17 Years207 (23.1%)287 (32.3%)
18 to 24 Years930 (25.1%)1,072 (29.1%)
25 to 34 Years737 (10.1%)1,641 (21.0%)
35 to 44 Years941 (15.8%)886 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years661 (11.2%)1,057 (17.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,308 (21.6%)1,001 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years652 (14.9%)758 (13.1%)
75 Years and over194 (9.3%)793 (19.3%)
Total8,364 (18.2%)10,271 (19.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Roanoke City

According to the poverty statistics in Roanoke City, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.7% of males and 86.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,922 (65.0%)2,092 (62.4%)
5 Years568 (82.6%)394 (57.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,107 (68.7%)2,803 (78.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,696 (77.5%)1,530 (84.5%)
15 Years614 (83.0%)703 (81.7%)
16 and 17 Years690 (76.9%)602 (67.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,780 (74.9%)2,609 (70.9%)
25 to 34 Years6,598 (89.9%)6,159 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,007 (84.2%)5,512 (86.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,249 (88.8%)5,005 (82.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,744 (78.4%)5,504 (84.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,724 (85.1%)5,046 (86.9%)
75 Years and over1,895 (90.7%)3,308 (80.7%)
Total37,594 (81.8%)41,267 (80.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Roanoke City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Roanoke City show that 6.2% or 793 of the total 12,750 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 33.0%, comprising of 33 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 314 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Roanoke City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,040 (96.2%)314 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children3,256 (90.0%)363 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children594 (87.7%)83 (12.3%)
5 or more Children67 (67.0%)33 (33.0%)
Total11,957 (93.8%)793 (6.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Roanoke City

According to the poverty data in Roanoke City, 12.5% or 273 single-father households and 26.8% or 1,913 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (28.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 132 households (94.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Roanoke City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children20 (2.5%)252 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children208 (17.3%)1,126 (36.4%)
3 or 4 Children26 (28.6%)403 (40.1%)
5 or more Children19 (22.6%)132 (94.3%)
Total273 (12.5%)1,913 (26.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Roanoke City

The poverty data for Roanoke City shows that 793 of the married-couple family households (6.2%) and 2,186 of the single-parent households (23.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (33.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 151 household (67.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Roanoke City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children314 (3.8%)272 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children363 (10.0%)1,334 (31.1%)
3 or 4 Children83 (12.3%)429 (39.1%)
5 or more Children33 (33.0%)151 (67.4%)
Total793 (6.2%)2,186 (23.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Roanoke City

Employment by Class of Employer in Roanoke City

Among the 46,368 employed individuals in Roanoke City, private company employees (32,087 | 69.2%), not-for-profit organizations (5,547 | 12.0%), and local government employees (2,640 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Roanoke City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees32,08769.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2862.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5123.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,54712.0%
Local Government Employees2,6405.7%
State Government Employees1,8434.0%
Federal Government Employees1,4113.0%
Unpaid Family Workers420.1%
Total46,368100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Roanoke City

According to the labor force statistics for Roanoke City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (78,982), 63.8% or 50,391 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 3,326 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.5% or 6,980 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.9% or 316 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,510 (41.2%)316 (20.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,279 (75.4%)531 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years6,980 (90.5%)398 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years6,410 (85.7%)679 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years10,507 (84.7%)504 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years9,303 (77.3%)502 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,566 (67.9%)128 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years3,655 (62.3%)113 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,752 (26.5%)129 (4.7%)
75 Years and over450 (6.4%)13 (2.9%)
Total50,391 (63.8%)3,326 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Roanoke City

According to labor force statistics for Roanoke City, 79.3% of individuals (41,414) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (52,224) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 2,319 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.3% or 13,956 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.7% or 346 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Roanoke City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,233 (62.3%)555 (10.7%)
High School Diploma13,279 (74.8%)1,118 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree10,937 (79.1%)678 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,956 (90.3%)680 (4.4%)
Total41,414 (79.3%)2,925 (5.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Roanoke City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Roanoke City are Community & Social Service (4,305 | 9.2%), Management (3,802 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,701 | 7.9%), Business & Financial (2,654 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (2,566 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Roanoke City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Roanoke City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.2%), Management (62.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (59.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.4%), and Community & Social Service (68.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Roanoke City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,366 (62.2%)1,436 (37.8%)
Business & Financial1,021 (38.5%)1,633 (61.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,277 (59.5%)870 (40.5%)
Computers & Mathematics515 (46.9%)583 (53.1%)
Architecture & Engineering557 (81.2%)129 (18.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science205 (56.5%)158 (43.5%)
Community & Social Service 1,378 (32.0%)2,927 (68.0%)
Education, Arts & Media229 (34.9%)428 (65.1%)
Legal Services & Support297 (50.9%)286 (49.1%)
Education Instruction & Library394 (18.6%)1,729 (81.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment458 (48.6%)484 (51.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,057 (28.6%)2,644 (71.4%)
Health Technologists868 (33.8%)1,698 (66.2%)
Total (Category)7,099 (42.7%)9,510 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)23,347 (49.7%)23,651 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Roanoke City are Food Preparation & Serving (2,557 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,112 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (1,868 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,310 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (1,208 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Roanoke City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Roanoke City, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (97.3%), Security & Protection (74.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.4%), Personal Care & Service (82.4%), and Law Enforcement (53.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Roanoke City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support141 (7.5%)1,727 (92.4%)
Security & Protection901 (74.6%)307 (25.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention646 (97.3%)18 (2.7%)
Law Enforcement255 (46.9%)289 (53.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,517 (59.3%)1,040 (40.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,203 (57.0%)909 (43.0%)
Personal Care & Service230 (17.6%)1,080 (82.4%)
Total (Category)3,992 (44.1%)5,063 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)23,347 (49.7%)23,651 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Roanoke City are Office & Administration (5,965 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (4,796 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Roanoke City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Roanoke City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,456 (51.2%)2,340 (48.8%)
Office & Administration1,444 (24.2%)4,521 (75.8%)
Total (Category)3,900 (36.2%)6,861 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)23,347 (49.7%)23,651 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Roanoke City are Construction & Extraction (2,283 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,037 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (67 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Roanoke City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Roanoke City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry43 (64.2%)24 (35.8%)
Construction & Extraction2,012 (88.1%)271 (11.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,019 (98.3%)18 (1.7%)
Total (Category)3,074 (90.8%)313 (9.2%)
Total (Overall)23,347 (49.7%)23,651 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Roanoke City are Production (3,308 | 7.0%), Material Moving (2,148 | 4.6%), and Transportation (1,730 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Roanoke City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Roanoke City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,282 (69.0%)1,026 (31.0%)
Transportation1,359 (78.5%)371 (21.4%)
Material Moving1,641 (76.4%)507 (23.6%)
Total (Category)5,282 (73.5%)1,904 (26.5%)
Total (Overall)23,347 (49.7%)23,651 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Roanoke City

Employment Industries in Roanoke City

The major employment industries in Roanoke City include Health Care & Social Assistance (9,075 | 19.3%), Retail Trade (5,481 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (5,200 | 11.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,499 | 7.4%), and Educational Services (3,395 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Roanoke City

Employment Industries by Sex in Roanoke City

The Roanoke City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (85.5%), and Utilities (80.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.6%), and Educational Services (70.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Roanoke City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting105 (77.8%)30 (22.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,333 (85.5%)396 (14.5%)
Manufacturing3,785 (72.8%)1,415 (27.2%)
Wholesale Trade745 (66.5%)375 (33.5%)
Retail Trade2,820 (51.4%)2,661 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,797 (74.1%)627 (25.9%)
Utilities281 (80.1%)70 (19.9%)
Information329 (52.4%)299 (47.6%)
Finance & Insurance965 (37.8%)1,585 (62.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing420 (64.7%)229 (35.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,176 (45.3%)1,423 (54.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,452 (67.9%)687 (32.1%)
Educational Services987 (29.1%)2,408 (70.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,302 (25.4%)6,773 (74.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation475 (56.5%)366 (43.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,724 (49.3%)1,775 (50.7%)
Public Administration804 (39.6%)1,229 (60.5%)
Total23,347 (49.7%)23,651 (50.3%)

Education in Roanoke City

School Enrollment in Roanoke City

The most common levels of schooling among the 20,581 students in Roanoke City are middle school (5,373 | 26.1%), high school (4,311 | 20.9%), and elementary school (4,281 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Roanoke City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2906.3%
Kindergarten1,3066.4%
Elementary School4,28120.8%
Middle School5,37326.1%
High School4,31120.9%
College / Undergraduate2,77313.5%
Graduate / Professional1,2476.1%
Total20,581100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Roanoke City

Out of a total of 20,581 students who are enrolled in schools in Roanoke City, 3,128 (15.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17,453 (84.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 283 (31.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,897 (92.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Roanoke City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds620 (68.7%)283 (31.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,860 (86.9%)730 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,116 (84.6%)929 (15.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,897 (92.0%)253 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds958 (89.9%)107 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,172 (77.2%)347 (22.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,230 (85.9%)202 (14.1%)
35 Years and over605 (69.0%)272 (31.0%)
Total17,453 (84.8%)3,128 (15.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Roanoke City

Business (3,883 | 18.2%), social sciences (2,279 | 10.7%), education (2,089 | 9.8%), science & technology (1,940 | 9.1%), and liberal arts & history (1,608 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 21,387 individuals in Roanoke City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Roanoke City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6533.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,1555.4%
Physical & Health Sciences8704.1%
Psychology1,5527.3%
Social Sciences2,27910.7%
Engineering8393.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies2701.3%
Science & Technology1,9409.1%
Business3,88318.2%
Education2,0899.8%
Literature & Languages1,1665.4%
Liberal Arts & History1,6087.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1,0214.8%
Communications8233.8%
Arts & Humanities1,2395.8%
Total21,387100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Roanoke City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Roanoke City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Roanoke City are males with 2 vehicles (9,096, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,554, making up 39.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Roanoke City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,391 (6.0%)1,146 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle6,033 (26.2%)8,545 (36.8%)
2 Vehicles9,096 (39.5%)8,554 (36.8%)
3 Vehicles4,326 (18.8%)3,785 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles1,609 (7.0%)685 (2.9%)
5 or more Vehicles591 (2.6%)516 (2.2%)
Total23,046 (100.0%)23,231 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Roanoke City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Roanoke City are 15 to 19 minutes (9,682 commuters, 23.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (7,324 commuters, 17.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (7,241 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Roanoke City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5761.4%
5 to 9 Minutes4,56010.9%
10 to 14 Minutes7,11417.0%
15 to 19 Minutes9,68223.1%
20 to 24 Minutes7,32417.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1,7914.3%
30 to 34 Minutes7,24117.3%
35 to 39 Minutes4431.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3990.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1,3053.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0392.5%
90 or more Minutes3820.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Roanoke City

The most common commute times in Roanoke City are 15 to 19 minutes (4,752 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,930 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Roanoke City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes300 (1.4%)276 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,323 (10.9%)2,237 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,638 (17.1%)3,476 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,752 (22.3%)4,930 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,752 (17.6%)3,572 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes900 (4.2%)891 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,442 (16.2%)3,799 (18.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes244 (1.1%)199 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes367 (1.7%)32 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes795 (3.7%)510 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes583 (2.7%)456 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes180 (0.9%)202 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Roanoke City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Roanoke City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,809, 13.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,267, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Roanoke City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM863 (4.1%)680 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,005 (4.7%)357 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,380 (6.5%)641 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,424 (11.4%)1,844 (9.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,619 (7.6%)1,402 (6.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,809 (13.2%)2,314 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,180 (10.2%)3,267 (15.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,114 (9.9%)3,061 (14.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM866 (4.1%)1,391 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,090 (5.1%)1,649 (8.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM620 (2.9%)1,012 (4.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM417 (2.0%)257 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,162 (10.2%)1,272 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,727 (8.1%)1,433 (7.0%)
Total21,276 (100.0%)20,580 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Roanoke City

Occupancy by Ownership in Roanoke City

Of the total 42,806 dwellings in Roanoke City, owner-occupied units account for 22,308 (52.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 20,498 (47.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Roanoke City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22,30852.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20,49847.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units42,806100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Roanoke City

Occupancy by Household Size in Roanoke City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16,71539.1%
2-Person Household14,77434.5%
3-Person Household5,27512.3%
4+ Person Household6,04214.1%
Total Housing Units42,806100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Roanoke City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Roanoke City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,340 (43.9%)9,375 (56.1%)
2-Person Household8,522 (57.7%)6,252 (42.3%)
3-Person Household3,330 (63.1%)1,945 (36.9%)
4+ Person Household3,116 (51.6%)2,926 (48.4%)
Total Housing Units22,308 (52.1%)20,498 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Roanoke City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Roanoke City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,515 (37.2%)2,553 (62.8%)
High School Diploma6,253 (46.2%)7,281 (53.8%)
College/Associate Degree5,977 (49.9%)6,005 (50.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,563 (64.8%)4,659 (35.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Roanoke City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Roanoke City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,99623.4%
35 to 44 Years6,35314.8%
45 to 54 Years6,93616.2%
55 to 64 Years8,38519.6%
65 to 74 Years6,67115.6%
75 to 84 Years2,5756.0%
85 Years and Over1,8904.4%
Total42,806100.0%

Housing Finances in Roanoke City

Median Income by Occupancy in Roanoke City

Median Income by Occupancy in Roanoke City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied22,308 (52.1%)$70,353
Renter-Occupied20,498 (47.9%)$34,025
Average42,806 (100.0%)$51,523

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Roanoke City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Roanoke City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000473 (2.1%)1,455 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999358 (1.6%)927 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999620 (2.8%)2,226 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999543 (2.4%)1,783 (8.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,068 (4.8%)1,473 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,686 (7.6%)2,628 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,783 (12.5%)2,873 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,390 (19.7%)3,499 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,425 (15.3%)1,362 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,866 (17.3%)1,446 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more3,096 (13.9%)826 (4.0%)
Total22,308 (100.0%)20,498 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Roanoke City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Roanoke City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,161 (5.2%)955 (4.7%)
$300 to $4993,784 (17.0%)1,080 (5.3%)
$500 to $7993,962 (17.8%)4,840 (23.6%)
$800 to $9992,960 (13.3%)5,582 (27.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,303 (28.2%)5,953 (29.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,253 (10.1%)1,065 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499853 (3.8%)254 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999509 (2.3%)94 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more523 (2.3%)132 (0.6%)
Total22,308 (100.0%)20,498 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Roanoke City

Housing Structures in Roanoke City

Housing Structures in Roanoke City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26,75462.5%
Single Unit, Attached2,0534.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,8426.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5243.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,4475.7%
10 or more Apartments6,89116.1%
Mobile Home / Other2950.7%
Total42,806100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Roanoke City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Roanoke City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached20,574 (76.9%)6,180 (23.1%)
Single Unit, Attached733 (35.7%)1,320 (64.3%)
2 Unit Apartments208 (7.3%)2,634 (92.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments68 (4.5%)1,456 (95.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments41 (1.7%)2,406 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments474 (6.9%)6,417 (93.1%)
Mobile Home / Other210 (71.2%)85 (28.8%)
Total22,308 (52.1%)20,498 (47.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Roanoke City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Roanoke City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room45 (0.2%)1,479 (7.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms242 (1.1%)4,397 (21.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,044 (27.1%)9,898 (48.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,761 (39.3%)3,589 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms7,216 (32.4%)1,135 (5.5%)
Total22,308 (100.0%)20,498 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Roanoke City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Roanoke City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,832 (57.5%)6,747 (32.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas410 (1.8%)183 (0.9%)
Electricity7,165 (32.1%)12,860 (62.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,708 (7.7%)481 (2.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels171 (0.8%)160 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used22 (0.1%)67 (0.3%)
Total22,308 (100.0%)20,498 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Roanoke City

Household Vehicle Usage in Roanoke City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle768 (3.4%)4,011 (19.6%)
1 Vehicle7,391 (33.1%)10,782 (52.6%)
2 Vehicles9,349 (41.9%)4,221 (20.6%)
3 or more Vehicles4,800 (21.5%)1,484 (7.2%)
Total22,308 (100.0%)20,498 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Roanoke City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Roanoke City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,00814,300
Median Property Value$159,500$163,500
Median Household Income$55,199$2,100
Monthly Housing Costs$464$523
Real Estate Taxes$1,639$319

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Roanoke City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Roanoke City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000367 (4.6%)458 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,242 (15.5%)1,729 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,141 (64.2%)9,492 (66.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999811 (10.1%)1,764 (12.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999254 (3.2%)500 (3.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99976 (0.9%)277 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more117 (1.5%)80 (0.6%)
Total8,008 (100.0%)14,300 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Roanoke City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Roanoke City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000621 (7.7%)336 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,250 (15.6%)210 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999660 (8.2%)981 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,175 (14.7%)1,026 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,284 (16.0%)1,608 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,036 (12.9%)3,106 (21.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999986 (12.3%)2,389 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more996 (12.4%)2,880 (20.1%)
Total8,008 (100.0%)14,300 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Roanoke City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Roanoke City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,646 (33.0%)76,991 (538.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,386 (17.3%)6,058 (42.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,034 (12.9%)3,248 (22.7%)
4.0x or more2,882 (36.0%)1,968 (13.8%)
Total8,008 (100.0%)14,300 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Roanoke City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Roanoke City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800940 (11.7%)10 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4992,520 (31.5%)1,699 (11.9%)
$800 to $1,4994,365 (54.5%)3,997 (28.0%)
Total8,008 (100.0%)14,300 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Roanoke City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roanoke City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,446 (96.0%)313 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years14,462 (95.0%)763 (5.0%)
19 to 25 Years7,367 (85.1%)1,287 (14.9%)
26 to 34 Years11,004 (84.9%)1,959 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,189 (82.8%)2,119 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years10,228 (85.4%)1,744 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years11,418 (91.0%)1,130 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,019 (98.4%)161 (1.6%)
75 Years and older6,165 (99.6%)25 (0.4%)
Total88,298 (90.3%)9,501 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Roanoke City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Roanoke City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,446 (96.0%)313 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen14,462 (95.0%)763 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,367 (85.1%)1,287 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Roanoke City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Roanoke City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,807 (91.0%)1,668 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99917,974 (90.3%)1,923 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,012 (88.2%)2,277 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,073 (91.9%)979 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over25,074 (90.9%)2,504 (9.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roanoke City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,086 (65.5%)2,743 (35.3%)
6 to 18 Years8,079 (53.1%)7,194 (47.2%)
19 to 25 Years2,058 (23.8%)5,484 (63.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,839 (21.9%)8,601 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,982 (24.2%)7,740 (62.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,000 (25.1%)7,674 (64.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,609 (28.8%)8,612 (68.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,584 (94.2%)4,820 (47.3%)
75 Years and over6,165 (99.6%)3,571 (57.7%)
Total43,402 (44.4%)56,439 (57.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Roanoke City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Roanoke City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years480 (6.2%)187 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years670 (6.1%)752 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,451 (13.7%)2,273 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,133 (25.9%)1,339 (23.1%)
75 Years and over927 (44.4%)1,875 (45.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Roanoke City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Roanoke City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.5%)75 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years98 (0.9%)90 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years463 (2.6%)190 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years266 (6.1%)275 (4.7%)
75 Years and over295 (14.1%)750 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Roanoke City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years161 (2.1%)12 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years114 (1.0%)224 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years328 (1.8%)535 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years79 (1.8%)251 (4.3%)
75 Years and over235 (11.3%)437 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Roanoke City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years270 (3.5%)155 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years551 (5.0%)440 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years867 (4.9%)787 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years324 (7.4%)196 (3.4%)
75 Years and over278 (13.3%)523 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Roanoke City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (0.3%)75 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years126 (1.1%)177 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,340 (7.5%)1,211 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years766 (17.5%)845 (14.6%)
75 Years and over680 (32.6%)1,463 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Roanoke City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years111 (1.4%)81 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years144 (1.3%)79 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years400 (2.2%)284 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years96 (2.2%)271 (4.7%)
75 Years and over349 (16.7%)600 (14.6%)

Technology Access in Roanoke City

Computing Device Access in Roanoke City

Computing Device Access in Roanoke City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28,92067.6%
Smartphone35,95984.0%
Tablet21,25849.7%
No Computing Device4,56610.7%
Total42,806100.0%

Internet Access in Roanoke City

Internet Access in Roanoke City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet850.2%
Broadband Home30,06670.2%
Cellular Data Only4,47910.5%
Satellite Internet1,4753.5%
No Internet7,49117.5%
Total42,806100.0%

Roanoke City Summary

Roanoke City, VA is a city located in the Roanoke Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It is the largest city in the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area and the tenth largest city in the state of Virginia. Roanoke City is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is situated in the Roanoke Valley between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 220.

Geography

Roanoke City is located in the Roanoke Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The city is situated in the Roanoke Valley between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 220. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region. The city is located in the Roanoke Valley, which is part of the larger Roanoke Region.
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History

The area that is now Roanoke City was first settled in the early 1700s by settlers from the nearby town of Salem. The town was originally known as Big Lick, named for the salt licks that were found in the area. In 1852, the town was renamed Roanoke after the Roanoke River, which runs through the city.
In the late 1800s, the city began to grow rapidly due to the arrival of the Norfolk and Western Railway. The railway connected the city to other major cities in the region, such as Norfolk, Richmond, and Washington, D.C. This allowed the city to become a major hub for commerce and industry.
In the early 1900s, the city experienced a period of rapid growth and development. This period saw the construction of many of the city’s iconic buildings, such as the Roanoke City Market and the Hotel Roanoke. The city also saw the construction of many of its parks and recreational areas, such as the Roanoke River Greenway and the Roanoke Valley Greenway.

Economy

Roanoke City is a major economic center in the Roanoke Valley. The city is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The city is also home to several major employers, such as Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke City Public Schools.
The city is also home to a variety of retail and entertainment establishments, such as the Valley View Mall and the Roanoke Civic Center. The city is also home to a variety of cultural attractions, such as the Taubman Museum of Art and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Roanoke City was 97,032. The city has a population density of 1,845 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 37.7 years. The median household income is $41,945. The city has a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The racial makeup of the city is 73.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. The city has a Hispanic or Latino population of 8.3%.

Conclusion

Roanoke City, VA is a city located in the Roanoke Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It is the largest city in the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area and the tenth largest city in the state of Virginia. The city is situated in the Roanoke Valley between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 220. Roanoke City has a rich history and is a major economic center in the Roanoke Valley. The city is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The city has a population of 97,032 and a median household income of $41,945. The city has a diverse racial makeup, with 73.3% of the population being White, 17.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. The city also has a Hispanic or Latino population of 8.3%. Roanoke City is a vibrant city with a rich history and a diverse population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Roanoke City?
Total Population of Roanoke City is 99,213.
What is the Total Male Population of Roanoke City?
Total Male Population of Roanoke City is 46,791.
What is the Total Female Population of Roanoke City?
Total Female Population of Roanoke City is 52,422.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Roanoke City?
There are 89.26 Males per 100 Females in Roanoke City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Roanoke City?
There are 112.03 Females per 100 Males in Roanoke City.
What is the Median Population Age in Roanoke City?
Median Population Age in Roanoke City is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Roanoke City
Average Family Size in Roanoke City is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Roanoke City
Average Household Size in Roanoke City is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Roanoke City?
Per Capita income in Roanoke City is $33,206.
What is the Median Family Income in Roanoke City?
Median Family Income in Roanoke City is $66,055.
What is the Median Household income in Roanoke City?
Median Household Income in Roanoke City is $51,523.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Roanoke City?
Income or Wage Gap in Roanoke City is 13.8%.
Women in Roanoke City earn 86.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Roanoke City?
Family Income Deficit in Roanoke City is $11,607.
Families that are below poverty line in Roanoke City earn $11,607 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Roanoke City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Roanoke City is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Roanoke City?
There are 50,391 People in the Labor Forcein in Roanoke City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Roanoke City?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Roanoke City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Roanoke City?
Unemployment Rate in Roanoke City is 6.6%.