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Roanoke, Illinois, in Woodford county, is 21 miles E of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 109 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Peoria - Pekin metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Roanoke is home to some 1,994 residents.
In Roanoke, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Roanoke are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in the village.
In 2000, Roanoke had a median family income of $54,750.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roanoke. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Roanoke was owner-occupied.
In Roanoke, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Roanoke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Roanoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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