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 87.25% higher than the Virginia average. In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 19.1% of 97,496 people live in poverty. In Virginia, 10.2% of 8,401,227 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Roanoke, Virginia is 49.22% higher than the US average. In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 19.1% of 97,496 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
20.2% of 96 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
25.8% of 22 thousand people
Under 5 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
25.2% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
26% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
26% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
25.7% of 22 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
18.3% of 58 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
19.9% of 21 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
17.4% of 37 thousand people
60 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
20.1% of 22 thousand people
65 years and over
19.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
19.5% of 16 thousand people
- Gender
Male
20.4% Poverty Rate for men in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
20.4% of 44 thousand people
Female
20% Poverty Rate for women in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
20% of 52 thousand people
- Race
White
16.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
16.2% of 54 thousand people
Black or African American
22.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
22.8% of 29 thousand people
Two or more races
25.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
25.4% of 7 thousand people
Hispanic
32.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
32.9% of 7 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
15.8% of 53 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
16.7% of 67 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
37.9% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
21.5% of 21 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
13% of 19 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
7.6% of 20 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
8.5% of 47 thousand people
Employed
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
6.1% of 45 thousand people
Male
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
4.7% of 22 thousand people
Female
7.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
7.3% of 23 thousand people
Unemployed
50.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
50.8% of 3 thousand people
Male
62.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
62.6% of 1 thousand people
Female
42.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
42.7% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
18.4% of 76 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
2.7% of 35 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
24.3% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
35.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
35.3% of 28 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
27.8% of 30 thousand people
Male
25.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
25.7% of 14 thousand people
Female
29.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
29.8% of 15 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
56% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
15.8% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
27.4% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
10.2% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
29.5% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
42.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
42.7% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
36.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
36.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
2.4% of 15 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
50.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
50.8% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
53.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
53.8% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Roanoke, Virginia
2022
20%