Categories in Roanoke, Virginia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Roanoke, Virginia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 3,850 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 1,549 | 29 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,214 | 28 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 1,119 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 916 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 776 | 34 years |
| Financial services | 669 | 32 years |
| Corporate management | 665 | 25 years |
| Finance other | 619 | 40 years |
| Religion | 582 | 53 years |
| Construction of buildings | 553 | 34 years |
| Social work | 479 | 27 years |
| Car repair | 456 | 32 years |
| Accountants | 453 | 31 years |
| Dentists | 446 | 32 years |
| Electronics stores | 434 | 33 years |
| Shopping other | 430 | 34 years |
Roanoke, Virginia Facts
| Area | 43.1 mi² |
| Population | 99,716 |
| Male Population | 47,526 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 52,190 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +130.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 38.6 years (Male: 36.9, Female: 40.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $61,730 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 540 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown Roanoke, Old Southwest, Colonial Avenue Area, South Roanoke, Williamson Road Area |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.27097, -79.94143 |
| Zip Codes | 24001, 24002, 24003, 24004, 24005, More |
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Roanoke, Virginia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,244 | 70,863 | 96,299 | 97,979 | 99,716 | 98,702 | 96,875 |
| Population Density | 1,002.3 / mi² | 1,642.4 / mi² | 2,231.9 / mi² | 2,270.8 / mi² | 2,311.1 / mi² | 2,287.6 / mi² | 2,245.2 / mi² |
Roanoke, Virginia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, Virginia | +130.6% | +40.7% | +3.5% |
| Virginia | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Roanoke, Virginia Median Age
Median Age: 38.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, Virginia | 38.6 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| Virginia | 37.6 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Roanoke, Virginia Population Density
Population Density: 2,311 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, Virginia | 99,716 | 43.15 sq mi | 2,311 / mi² |
| Virginia | 8.5 million | 42,774.9 sq mi | 198 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Roanoke, Virginia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Roanoke, Virginia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Roanoke, Virginia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Roanoke, Virginia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Roanoke, Virginia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $61,595 | $62,147 | $67,742 | $63,529 | $58,279 | $59,878 | $61,973 | $61,730 |
| Total GDP | $3.4B | $3.6B | $4.1B | $3.9B | $3.6B | $3.8B | $3.9B | $3.8B |
Roanoke, Virginia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, Virginia | 1,797,441 tn | 18.03 tn | 41,658.6 tons/mi² |
| Virginia | 152,481,034 tn | 17.97 tn | 3,564.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,797,441 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 41,658.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/17 | 5:33 PM | 3.2 | 71.1 km | 17,770 m | 16km N of Pearisburg, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/09 | 8:08 AM | 3 | 5.9 km | 12,890 m | 2km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/91 | 1:01 AM | 3.5 | 78 km | 14,700 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/75 | 8:10 AM | 3.2 | 80.1 km | 15,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/74 | 9:28 PM | 3.6 | 44.1 km | 8,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/69 | 1:00 AM | 4.54 | 90 km | 3,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/59 | 8:58 PM | 3.9 | 67.1 km | 1,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/99 | 9:30 AM | 4.5 | 98.7 km | — | Virginia-North Carolina border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 8:00 PM | 4.5 | 98.7 km | — | Virginia-North Carolina border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/98 | 8:00 PM | 4.4 | 98.7 km | — | Virginia-North Carolina border region | usgs.gov |
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke is an independent city in the southern U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 97,032. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. is the largest municipality in Southwest Virginia, and is..
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