Roanoke County: Demographics & People
About 97,023 people live in Roanoke County, in 39,725 households. Median age 43.5 years. (5.7y older than Virginia). Population is 6% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 719 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 72 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 97,023; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 97,023 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 35,706 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 43.5y is 4.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 97,023 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 19,028 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 18,526.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 38,001.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 21,468 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.2% |
| Median age | 43.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 97,023 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 97,023 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 80,836 |
| Black residents | 6,284 |
| Asian residents | 3,681 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 316 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 39 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,356 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 4,511 |
| Diversity Index | 29.8% |
| Asian population | 3.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 6.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.1% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 14.0% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 97,023 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 90,422 |
| Residents born in this state | 60,800 |
| Residents born in another state | 28,496 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 13,580 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 2,571 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,126 |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
39,725 households.
| Family households | 26,144 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 39,725 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 719 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 96,731 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 96,012 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 719 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 95,205 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 13,871 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 2,193 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 96,267 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 85,727 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 2,929 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 5,358 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,995 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 258 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 10,540 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 10.9% |
| Pct White | 83.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29