Roanoke, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Roanoke

Neighborhood

Roanoke, VA

West End / Mountain View

Heritage Acres / Sanford Hill

Meadowland / Northside

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Roanoke

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.1%

Households with Children

23.7%

School Enrollment K-12

11,115

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.3%
High School / GED: 32.4%
Some College or Associate's: 27.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.3%
Single Parents: 12.4%
Couples & Adults: 27.9%
Living Alone: 48.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
Asian: 3.1%
Black or African American: 27.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 26.3%
Puerto Rican: 9.2%
Cuban: 6.2%
Dominican: 4.7%
Central American: 40.6%
South American: 8.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 55.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 51.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.1%
Caribbean: 1.2%
Other Black: 44.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.1%
Spanish: 6.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources