Roanoke, VA Demographics

A map of Roanoke's Population by Race

Roanoke, Virginia had a population of 100,011 in 2020. It was 55.9% White, 27.1% Black, 2.5% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Roanoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Roanoke's White Population

55,951 residents of Roanoke identify as White, or 55.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Roanoke roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is ranked #481 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Roanoke is less White than neighboring Hollins (74% White), Vinton (82.6% White), Cave Spring (80.5% White), Cloverdale (83.5% White), and Salem (81.6% White).

Roanoke's Black Population

27,077 residents of Roanoke identify as Black, or 27.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Roanoke slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is ranked #122 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Roanoke is more Black than neighboring Hollins (11.1% Black), Vinton (7% Black), Cave Spring (5.4% Black), Cloverdale (2.7% Black), and Salem (7.5% Black).

Roanoke's Asian Population

2,462 residents of Roanoke identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Roanoke roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is ranked #192 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Roanoke is more Asian than neighboring Vinton (1.1% Asian), Cloverdale (1.7% Asian), and Salem (2.1% Asian). Roanoke is less Asian than neighboring Hollins (4.4% Asian), and Cave Spring (5.1% Asian).

Roanoke's Hispanic Population

8,484 residents of Roanoke identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Roanoke roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is ranked #198 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Roanoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Hollins (5.8% Hispanic), Vinton (3.6% Hispanic), Cave Spring (4.4% Hispanic), Cloverdale (7.9% Hispanic), and Salem (4.3% Hispanic).

Roanoke's Native American/Other Population

776 residents of Roanoke identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Roanoke roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Roanoke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hollins (0.5% Native American/Other), Vinton (0.4% Native American/Other), Cave Spring (0.7% Native American/Other), Cloverdale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Salem (0.4% Native American/Other).

Roanoke's Multiracial Population

5,261 residents of Roanoke identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Roanoke roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Roanoke is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Roanoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Hollins (4.2% Multiracial), Cave Spring (4% Multiracial), Cloverdale (3.5% Multiracial), and Salem (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.