Roanoke city's estimated 2025 population is 96,199 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roanoke city is the 23rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 96,722 and has seen a growth of -0.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Roanoke city includes 57.52% White, 28.99% Black or African American, 3.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,758 | 57.52% |
| Black or African American | 28,603 | 28.99% |
| Two or more races | 7,667 | 7.77% |
| Asian | 3,087 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 2,334 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Roanoke city's average per capita income is $41,274. Household income levels show a median of $52,671. The poverty rate stands at 19.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,265 | $129,518 |
| Families | $68,319 | $99,047 |
| Households | $52,671 | $76,775 |
| Non Families | $37,394 | $50,639 |
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