Census Bureau data for Roanoke town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Roanoke town
- What is the median household income in Roanoke town?
- The median household income in Roanoke town is $72,880 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Roanoke town?
- The poverty rate in Roanoke town is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Roanoke town?
- $168,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Roanoke town?
- The median gross rent in Roanoke town is $790 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Roanoke town residents have a college degree?
- 25.5% of adults in Roanoke town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,819
Median Income
$72,880
Median Home Value
$168,600
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,448 (+5%)
Home Value:
+$40,800 (+31.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.8 pp (+164.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-6.0 pp (-19%)
Unemployment:
+3.7 pp (+308.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,819
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.8%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$72,880
±$21,399
+$2,829 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,664
Median Family Income
$93,594
Poverty Rate
4.5%
-3.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
8.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
3.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.8%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
12.3%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
22.4%
$75–100k
20.2%
$100–150k
21.4%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
902
Owner-Occupied
83.0%
Renter-Occupied
17.0%
Vacancy Rate
7.9%
Median Home Value
$168,600
-$33,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$790
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
18.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.9%
$50–100k
9.6%
$100–200k
24.5%
$200–300k
24.6%
$300–500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.3%
$500–1k
86.5%
$1–1.5k
9.8%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3+
16.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
5.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.1%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
11.9%
2000–2009
17.0%
2010+
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.5%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.3%
Some College / Associate
20.8%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
+0.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.2%
Self-Employed
1.6%
Government Workers
16.1%
Private For-Profit
82.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.8%
Manufacturing
25.0%
Retail
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Construction
5.9%
Finance
4.8%
Public Admin
4.4%
Prof. Services
4.2%
Transportation
3.2%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
39.9%
Production
19.6%
Sales
18.1%
Food Prep
13.2%
Construction
9.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.7 min
Drove Alone
84.6%
Carpool
6.2%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
5.2%
Walked
3.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
831
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
3.4%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
16.8%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
13.4%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
11.3%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 20.1%
Working age (18–64): 79.9%
65 and over: 17.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
66.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.9%
With a Disability
15.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.9%
Uninsured
2.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.9%
Has a Computer
95.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023