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Roanoke, Alabama, in Randolph county, is 52 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 70 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 6,563 residents.
In Roanoke, about 48% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Roanoke than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Roanoke had a median family income of $32,405.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Roanoke.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Roanoke was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Roanoke, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in Roanoke expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Roanoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
Ratings range from
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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