Roanoke County's estimated 2026 population is 96,927 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roanoke County is the 22nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 92,416 and has seen a growth of 4.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.3 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 77,995 adults, (21,468 of whom are seniors) in Roanoke County.
Female: 50,108 (51.6%)
Male: 46,915 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Roanoke County includes 83.32% White, 6.48% Black or African American, 3.79% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80,836 | 83.32% |
| Black or African American | 6,284 | 6.48% |
| Two or more races | 4,511 | 4.65% |
| Asian | 3,681 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 1,356 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 316 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.04% |
Roanoke County's average per capita income is $56,131. Household income levels show a median of $83,709. The poverty rate stands at 7.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,964 | $146,218 |
| Families | $104,654 | $131,466 |
| Households | $83,709 | $108,750 |
| Non Families | $48,056 | $62,114 |
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