Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 98,355 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,313 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,378 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,576 |
| Median Home Value | $190,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 49,106 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 22,852 (46.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20,723 (42.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,531 (11.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 43,575 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Family Households | 22,455 (51.5%) |
The table below compares Roanoke (city) County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 107 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 80 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 24 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
