Poverty Rate in Roanoke, Virginia
In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 18,635 of 97,496 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia?
The poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia is 19.1%.
- How many people in Roanoke, Virginia live in poverty?
In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 18,635 of 97,496 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia compare to the average for Virginia?
The poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia is 80.19% higher than the Virginia average. In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 19.1% of 97,496 people live in poverty. In Virginia, 10.6% of 8,442,437 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia is 51.59% higher than the US average. In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 19.1% of 97,496 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
27.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
27.2% of 21 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
15.5% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
32% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
32% of 15 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
27.2% of 21 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
17.6% of 58 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
16.9% of 22 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
18% of 36 thousand people
60 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
14.9% of 22 thousand people
65 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
12.6% of 16 thousand people
White
15.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
15.7% of 54 thousand people
Black or African American
22% Poverty Rate for Black People in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
22% of 27 thousand people
Two or more races
26.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
26.4% of 7 thousand people
Hispanic
42.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
42.5% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
13.8% of 52 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
16.2% of 67 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
28% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
22.4% of 21 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
13.7% of 18 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
7.8% of 20 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
7.6% of 47 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
6.7% of 45 thousand people
Male
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
5.1% of 24 thousand people
Female
8.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
8.5% of 21 thousand people
Unemployed
37.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
37.4% of 1 thousand people
Male
38.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
38.2% of 563 people
Female
36.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
36.9% of 826 people
Population 16 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
17.1% of 76 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
3.6% of 35 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
21% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
32.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
32.5% of 27 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
23.6% of 24 thousand people
Male
17.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
17.8% of 11 thousand people
Female
28.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
28.2% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
27.5% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
33% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
33% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
23.7% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
8.5% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
25.7% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
20.3% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
26.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
0.7% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
39% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
50.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
50.8% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Roanoke, Virginia
2023
18.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Roanoke County
- Cave Spring, Virginia 7.6% of 26,013 people.
- Hollins, Virginia 6.6% of 15,430 people.
- Salem, Virginia 9.6% of 22,735 people.
- Vinton, Virginia 9.6% of 7,837 people.