Roanoke city's estimated 2026 population is 99,532 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roanoke city is the 20th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 96,722 and has seen a growth of 2.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 76,101 adults, (17,466 of whom are seniors) in Roanoke city.
Female: 52,122 (53%)
Male: 46,233 (47%)
The racial composition of Roanoke city includes 56.77% White, 27.93% Black or African American, 3.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,840 | 56.77% |
| Black or African American | 27,466 | 27.93% |
| Two or more races | 8,852 | 9% |
| Asian | 3,082 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 2,884 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 136 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.1% |
Roanoke city's average per capita income is $42,927. Household income levels show a median of $55,378. The poverty rate stands at 18.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,759 | - |
| Families | $71,692 | $103,725 |
| Households | $55,378 | $80,578 |
| Non Families | $39,771 | $53,452 |
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