2023 ACS Census Data · Population 98,677
Roanoke city is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 98,677. The median household income is $52,671, 19% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.7%, median home value is $180,500, and 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
98,677
2023 estimate
Rank #627 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,671
Household
Rank #2516 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$180,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1477 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #787 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
30% below Virginia avg·19% below national avg
Poverty Rate
52% below Virginia avg·31% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Virginia avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,792
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
35% below Virginia avg·14% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% below Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
27% below Virginia avg·29% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
33% below Virginia avg·43% below national avg
Housing Units
48,931
Households
43,429
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,234
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% below Virginia avg·20% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.4%
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