Roanoke, VA cityscape

24016

Roanoke, VA

Total Population
9,605
Median Household Income
$40,664
Median Home Value
$111,600
Median Rent
$919

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$40,664
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$111,600
100.2% above state median
Rent
$919
100% above state median
Median Age
32.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Roanoke, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 32.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 33.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$40,664
-45.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.97 people

Total Households
4,608
Family Households
12.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
25.1%
#3 Industry
Professional
16.3%
Total Employed Residents:2,482

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.6%
247 workers
Public Transit
5.3%
197 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,748
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
4,345 employed
Labor Force
4,680
311 unemployed
Median Age
32.8 years
Per Capita Income
$27,567
Poverty Rate
33.1%

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