Demographics in Roanoke, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Roanoke?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

98,677

Male

46,512

47.1%

Female

52,165

52.9%

Median Age

38.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

57.5%

Black

29.0%

Hispanic

8.6%

Asian

3.1%

Two or More

7.8%

Other

2.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.2%

High School or Higher

44.0%

Foreign Born

7.5%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

30.1%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Roanoke, VA has a population of 98,677 with a median age of 38.0. The racial makeup is 57.5% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 29.0% Black, 3.1% Asian. About 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.5%.