Roanoke city, VA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$52,671

Per Capita Income

$34,792

Poverty Rate

19.7%

SNAP Recipients

16.6%

Gini Index

0.504

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

25.3%

$25K–$50K

22.4%

$50K–$75K

18.0%

$75K–$100K

11.7%

$100K–$150K

12.3%

$150K–$200K

5.0%

$200K+

5.2%

The median household income in Roanoke city, VA is $52,671 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,792. 19.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.504 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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