Roanoke County, VA

County

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    2024 Population
    97,023
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.5
    0.458% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.26%
    0.0611% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,709
    0.938% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $286,000
    7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    47,103
    0.828% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Roanoke County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.2% of the residents in Roanoke County, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Roanoke County, VA are Hollins University (223 degrees awarded in 2024) and Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke (2 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Roanoke County, VA was $286,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

    Most people in Roanoke County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Roanoke County, VA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Roanoke County, VA is home to a population of 97k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.76% of Roanoke County, VA residents were born outside of the country (6.56k people).

    In 2024, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.8k people) in Roanoke County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of Roanoke County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Roanoke County, VA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Roanoke County, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      79.8k ± 399
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      6.25k ± 434
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      3.63k ± 190
    4.09%
    Hispanic Population
    3.97k people

    In 2024, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.8k people) in Roanoke County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.09% of the people in Roanoke County, VA are hispanic (3.97k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Roanoke County, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.76%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.56k people
    6.39%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.18k people

    As of 2024, 6.76% of Roanoke County, VA residents (6.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Roanoke County, VA was 6.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,090 ± 264
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,570 ± 340
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      955 ± 296

    Roanoke County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.1% of the population of Roanoke County, VA has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Roanoke County, VA see 805 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (805 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 960 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 303 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    805 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Roanoke County, VA

    Primary care physicians in Roanoke County, VA see an average of 805 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (805 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    3.92%
    Uninsured
    52.5%
    Employer Coverage
    12.2%
    Medicaid
    17.7%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    1.93%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Roanoke County, VA declined by 11.3% from 4.42% to 3.92%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Roanoke County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.49 in Roanoke County, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.2% in Roanoke County, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.52% in Roanoke County, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Roanoke County, VA employs 47.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Roanoke County, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,440 people), Retail Trade (4,832 people), and Educational Services (4,526 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,143), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,837), and Utilities ($71,822).

    Employment

    Occupations

    47.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,735
    0.828%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Roanoke County, VA grew at a rate of 0.828%, from 46.7k employees to 47.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Roanoke County, VA, are Management Occupations (5,467 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,987 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,587 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Roanoke County, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    47.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,735
    0.828%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Roanoke County, VA grew at a rate of 0.828%, from 46.7k employees to 47.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Roanoke County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,440 people), Retail Trade (4,832 people), and Educational Services (4,526 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Roanoke County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Roanoke County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,282
    Median earning men ± $3,125
    $45,968
    Median earning women ± $2,892

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,481), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,887), and Public Administration ($70,734).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($100,815), Public Administration ($76,146), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,107).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 154
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 145
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 133
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $229k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $227k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $200k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Roanoke County, VA awarded 225 degrees. The student population of Roanoke County, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 32 male students and 1,044 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Roanoke County, VA are White (151 and 70.6%), Black or African American (26 and 12.1%), Two or More Races (18 and 8.41%), and Asian (5 and 2.34%).

    The largest universities in Roanoke County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Hollins University (223 and 99.1%) and Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke (2 and 0.889%).

    The most popular majors in Roanoke County, VA are Creative Writing (23 and 10.2%), General Fine Studio Arts (19 and 8.44%), and General Psychology (17 and 7.56%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $42,600.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Roanoke County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.58%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,076 (2.97% men and 97% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,076 students enrolled in Roanoke County, VA, 2.97% men and 97% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 617 records, of which 96.9% were women and 3.08% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Fine Studio Arts
      19 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      17 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      17 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Roanoke County, VA was General Fine Studio Arts with 19 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Roanoke County, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Hollins University
      223 degrees awarded
    2. Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hollins University with 223 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 17 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Roanoke County, VA, which is 0.0817 times less than the 208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 151 degrees mean that there were 5.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 26 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Roanoke County, VA was $286,000 in 2024, which is 0.86 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $267,300 to $286,000, a 7% increase. The homeownership rate in Roanoke County, VA is 75.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Roanoke County, VA have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Roanoke County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8.85% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roanoke County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.253%.

    Housing

    Property

    $286,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,167
    $30,066
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,327

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Roanoke County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.7% of the housing units in Roanoke County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,709
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,594
    39.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,529

    In 2024, the median household income of the 39.7k households in Roanoke County, VA grew to $83,709 from the previous year's value of $82,931.

    The following chart displays the households in Roanoke County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Roanoke County, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.4%)
    3. Carpooled (6.03%)

    In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Roanoke County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.03%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Roanoke County, VA have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Roanoke County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Roanoke County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Roanoke County, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.85% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roanoke County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.253%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Roanoke County, VA (6.87k out of 94.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Roanoke County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 8.2% of the children was living in poverty in Roanoke County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 184 in Roanoke County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 38.9% per 100,000 population.

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