Roane County's estimated 2026 population is 13,126 with a growth rate of -1.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roane County is the 39th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,897 and has seen a growth of -11.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 48.1 years
Male: 46 years
There are 11,023 adults, (3,253 of whom are seniors) in Roane County.
Female: 6,933 (50.3%)
Male: 6,853 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Roane County includes 95.95% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,227 | 95.95% |
| Two or more races | 495 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.02% |
Roane County's average per capita income is $41,104. Household income levels show a median of $45,778. The poverty rate stands at 19.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,861 | - |
| Families | $53,964 | $78,704 |
| Households | $45,778 | $62,771 |
| Non Families | $27,301 | $38,762 |
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