Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Roanoke, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,286

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.2%6,091

Hispanic/Latino

22.9%2,354

Two or More

6.9%706

Asian

5.7%586

Black

4.8%494

Other

0.5%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%208

High School Diploma

13.8%993

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%537

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%764

Associate's Degree

7.6%550

Bachelor's Degree

31.5%2,273

Master's Degree

14.9%1,073

Doctorate

0.7%53

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

47.1%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$466,900

Median Renti

$1,783

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%2,347

Renter-Occupied

45.7%1,976

Total Units

4,547

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

265

$1,500–$2,000

1,072

$2,000+

523

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%97

2010–2019

44.1%2,005

2000–2009

15.6%708

1990–1999

18.2%829

1980–1989

13.1%594

1970–1979

5.7%261

1960–1969

1.2%53

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.6%2,837

Utility Gas

32.3%1,397

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%35

Other

0.6%28

Fuel Oil

0.6%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,295

Mean Household Incomei

$156,862

Per Capita Incomei

$63,605

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

5,878

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

142

Avg. Tenant Renti

$482/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes77% occupied$482/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,295/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

73%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

24%

Low income$49K–$78K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,32112.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

468

India

112

Poland

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

5,585

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

431(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured