Roanoke is a CDP located in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana. Roanoke has a 2024 population of 272. Roanoke is currently declining at a rate of -6.53% annually and its population has decreased by -50.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 550 in 2020.
The average household income in Roanoke is $49,840 with a poverty rate of 64.95%. The median age in Roanoke is 34 years: 25.8 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roanoke was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108 | 2.88 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 54 | 4.76 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 54 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.76
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 15.25% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 8.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 67 | 30.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 26.46% |
| Some College | 37 | 16.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 130 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 58.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.66%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Roanoke residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 202 | 64.95% |
64.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
77.33%
Male Poverty Rate
49.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roanoke is White, with 64.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roanoke is White, with 64.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 64.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 72.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 42.31% |
| Some College | 29.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 28.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $29,863 |
| Households | - | $49,840 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 12.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30%
Labor Force Participation
19.7%
Employment Rate
34.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.28%
Born in Roanoke
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Roanoke residents were born in the United States, with 83.28% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 272 | -19 | -6.53% |
| 2023 | 291 | -20 | -6.43% |
| 2022 | 311 | -55 | -15.03% |
| 2021 | 366 | -184 | -33.45% |
| 2020 | 550 | 110 | 25% |
| 2019 | 440 | 91 | 26.07% |
| 2018 | 349 | -105 | -23.13% |
| 2017 | 454 | -25 | -5.22% |
| 2016 | 479 | 38 | 8.62% |
| 2015 | 441 | 123 | 38.68% |
| 2014 | 318 | -191 | -37.52% |
| 2013 | 509 | 186 | 57.59% |
| 2012 | 323 | -231 | -41.7% |
| 2011 | 554 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 546 | 0 | 0% |