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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.
In Roanoke, about 62% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Roanoke, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Roanoke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Roanoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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