Roanoke, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
99,122
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$134,900
Median Income
$45,664
Median Rent
$804
Roanoke SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8
Roanoke, VA Crime Report
4,257Total Crimes
4,285.5Total Crimes / 100k People
82.67%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roanoke / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,257 | 4,285.5 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 448 | 451.0 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 15 | 15.1 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 90 | 90.6 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 305 | 307.0 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,809 | 3,834.5 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 412 | 414.8 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,048 | 3,068.4 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 349 | 351.3 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Roanoke, VA Cost Of Living
87Roanoke's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Roanoke | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
Roanoke, VA Photos
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Rankings for Roanoke in Virginia
Map Of Roanoke, VA
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Population over time in Roanoke
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 99,122 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 99,621 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 99,572 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 99,329 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 98,736 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 97,949 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 97,355 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 96,742 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 96,264 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 95,793 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roanoke
| Race | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.1% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 28.6% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Roanoke
| Gender | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roanoke for adults over 25
| Education | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Roanoke, Virginia
| Income | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
