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Roanoke, IN


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Roanoke, Indiana

Roanoke, Indiana, in Huntington county, is 17 miles SW of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 92 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of the surrounding Fort Wayne metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Roanoke is home to some 1,495 residents.

The People and Families of Roanoke

In Roanoke, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roanoke had a median family income of $54,306. More so than most places, the people in Roanoke generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Roanoke. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roanoke. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Roanoke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Roanoke was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Roanoke, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Roanoke Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Roanoke Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Roanoke People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Roanoke Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Roanoke College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Roanoke Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Roanoke, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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