Roanoke city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Roanoke city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51770
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 770
Geography
- Land Area
- 42.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 42.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.278458
- Longitude
- -79.958174
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 93,184
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 71,560
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 87,419 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,761 | 6.2% |
| White | 54,644 | 58.6% |
| Black | 27,266 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 1,989 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 385 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 68,821 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,737 | 3.8% |
| White | 45,576 | 63.7% |
| Black | 20,720 | 29.0% |
| Asian | 1,796 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 476 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 239 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 98,355
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,317
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 17,729
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 55,840 | 56.8% |
| Black | 27,466 | 27.9% |
| Asian | 3,082 | 3.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 61,890
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 38,158 | 61.7% |
| Republican | 11,833 | 19.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,899 | 19.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 27,854 | 45.0% |
| Female | 34,034 | 55.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,770 | 64.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,280 | 3.7% |
| Black | 14,604 | 23.6% |
| Asian | 1,019 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,322
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,964 | 47.7% |
| Hispanic | 628 | 27.5% |
| Black | 4,585 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 314 | 30.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,813 | 42.4% |
| Female | 14,509 | 42.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,129 (27.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 20,660 (28.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 49,106
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $210,584
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,012
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.0%
- Public Transit
- 2.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.