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Population Review

Census ACS · #166 MSA

Roanoke Metro Area

The Roanoke, Va Metropolitan Statistical Area has 314,661 residents. The median household income is $67,447 and the median home value is $236,300.

314,661

Population

168

People / sq mi

$67,447

Median Income

$236,300

Median Home Value

The Roanoke CBSA covers 1,868 sq mi of land at 168.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.3%
Black or African American13.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%

Economy & Income

$67,447

Median Household Income

$39,434

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Roanoke metro's price level is 93.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,447 has the buying power of $72,045 in average-priced US metros.

93.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$72,045

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$67,447

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$236,300

Median Home Value

$986

Median Rent

68.7%

Homeownership

Education

91.9%

High School+

30.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

11.8%

Work From Home

23.1 min

Avg Commute

28.2%

Foreign Born

Roanoke spans this state

Nearby metros

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Roanoke, Va Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 314,661 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #166 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Roanoke metro area is $67,447, with a per capita income of $39,434.

The Roanoke, Va CBSA spans the state of Virginia.

Data for the Roanoke, Va CBSA (40220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.