Roanoke city's estimated 2026 population is 98,730 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roanoke city is the 20th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 96,722 and has seen a growth of 2.08% 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 (57.52%)
Black or African American (28.99%)
Two or more races (7.77%)
Asian (3.13%)
Other race (2.37%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
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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