Roanoke, Virginia

Population Data for Roanoke, VA:

Population – 159841
Male – 47.10 %
Female – 52.90 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 78.86 %
Hispanic – 1.34 %
African American – 17.43 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.17 %
Asian – 1.49 %

Geographic Data for Roanoke, Virginia:

Population Density – 1,177.15 per sq. mi
Elevation – 318 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Roanoke:

In Elementary School – 17,028 (46.26 %)
In High School – 7,540 (20.48 %)
In College – 6,964 (18.92 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 17,727 (15.93 %)
Associate’s Degree – 8,054 (7.24 %)
Some College, No Degree – 23,608 (21.22 %)
High School Graduate – 31,689 (28.48 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 6,841 (6.15 %)

Employment and Household Data for Roanoke, VA:

Percentage of People Employed – 61.57 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.71 %
Unemployment Level – 4.21 %

Median Household Income – $28,544.30
Average Household Size – 2.12

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.05 %
2 Vehicles – 34.45 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.98 %

Average Cost to Rent in Roanoke - $3,954 per month