Roanoke County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Roanoke County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51161
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 250.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 251.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.330792
- Longitude
- -80.191237
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 94,333
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 75,661
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 91,109 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,219 | 3.4% |
| White | 80,208 | 85.0% |
| Black | 6,230 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 2,469 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 230 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 73,740 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,918 | 2.5% |
| White | 65,823 | 87.0% |
| Black | 5,366 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,047 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 364 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 156 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 97,023
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $85,600
- Poverty Rate
- 7.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,870
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 80,836 | 83.3% |
| Black | 6,284 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 3,681 | 3.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 69,809
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 28,162 | 40.3% |
| Republican | 28,404 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,243 | 19.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 32,447 | 46.5% |
| Female | 37,360 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,412 | 85.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,695 | 2.4% |
| Black | 1,155 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1,572 | 2.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 36,748
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 32,349 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic | 612 | 36.1% |
| Black | 355 | 30.7% |
| Asian | 553 | 35.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,508 | 54.0% |
| Female | 19,240 | 51.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,102 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 26,293 (37.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 42,331
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $292,302
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,249
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 15.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.