Roane County's estimated 2026 population is 13,264 with a growth rate of -1.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roane County is the 39th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,897 and has seen a growth of -10.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Roane County includes 96.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (96.24%)
Two or more races (2.96%)
Asian (0.52%)
Other race (0.16%)
Native American (0.09%)
Black or African American (0.02%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,398 | 96.24% |
| Two or more races | 412 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Roane County's average per capita income is $36,892. Household income levels show a median of $45,194. The poverty rate stands at 20.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $58,594 | - |
| Families | $52,124 | $78,540 |
| Households | $45,194 | $63,208 |
| Non Families | $29,439 | $38,727 |
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