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Roanoke, AL


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Roanoke, Alabama

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.

The People and Families of Roanoke

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roanoke had a median family income of $32,405.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Roanoke.

Roanoke Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Roanoke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoanoke Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRoanoke Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Roanoke Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roanoke, AL

Comparing Roanoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime23

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