Roane County, WV

County

Cities in Roane County

Neighborhoods in Roane County

Neighborhood

Roane, WV

Alvord / Hassock Addition

Morning Star / Mount Olive

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

Demographics of Roane

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Households with Children

19.2%

School Enrollment K-12

1,296

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.5%
Seniors (65+): 23.6%

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: 15.5%
High School / GED: 51.4%
Some College or Associate's: 17.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.2%

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: 12.6%
Single Parents: 6.5%
Couples & Adults: 39.3%
Living Alone: 41.5%

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: 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 48.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 51.0%

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: 79.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

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: 98.9%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 82.3%

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