Roanoke Population

1890–2026

11,223

2026 projection

16.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Roanoke. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202611,223+2922.67%
202510,931-10.01%
202410,932+440.40%
202310,888+8838.83%
202210,005+610.61%
20219,944+2792.89%
20209,665+2592.75%
20199,406+3954.38%
20189,011+93911.63%
20178,072+2393.05%

Showing 10 of 25 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Roanoke is growing faster than Texas and the U.S., and slower than Denton County.

  • Denton County+16.9%
  • Roanoke+12.0%
  • Texas+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Roanoke Demographics

41.5median age

Median age

Female37.8 yrs
Male44.2 yrs

Adults

7,697
1,022 seniors (65+) · 13% of adults6,675 other adults

Sex

Female 53.5% · 5,503Male 46.5% · 4,783

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 103 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Roanoke Income

$97,295median household income

Median household income

$97,295

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$73,896

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

4.5%

About 1 in 22 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Roanoke Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%63%62%
Never married23%29%18%
Divorced11%7%15%
Widowed3%1%5%
Separated<1%0%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201