The 2000 Census showed that Roanoke County had a population of 85,778 people. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 10th most populous county (out of 134 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Roanoke had a population of 91,011 people. This is an increase of 6.1% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 92,376 | +7.69% | +1.5% since 2009 |
2009 | 91,011 | +6.1% | +0.62% since 2008 |
2008 | 90,449 | +5.45% | +0.45% since 2007 |
2007 | 90,043 | +4.97% | +0.56% since 2006 |
2006 | 89,538 | +4.38% | +1.19% since 2005 |
2005 | 88,483 | +3.15% | +0.99% since 2004 |
2004 | 87,612 | +2.14% | +0.79% since 2003 |
2003 | 86,922 | +1.33% | +0.67% since 2002 |
2002 | 86,341 | +0.66% | +0.54% since 2001 |
2001 | 85,874 | +0.11% | +0.11% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 85,778 | The Last Census |
Roanoke County had 36,121 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Roanoke County has a total area<3> of 251 square miles [650 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.18 square miles [0.46 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Roanoke County had a population density of 341.9 people per square mile [132 people/km²], making it the state's 8th most densely populated county (out of 134 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Roanoke County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Roanoke and the state of Virginia. Click here for the Roanoke County QuickFact (QF-51161).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Roanoke County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Bedford | QF-51019 | E | 67,154 | 60,371 | 11.24% |
Botetourt | QF-51023 | NE | 32,551 | 30,496 | 6.74% |
Craig | QF-51045 | NW | 4,969 | 5,091 | -2.4% |
Floyd | QF-51063 | SW | 15,013 | 13,874 | 8.21% |
Franklin | QF-51067 | SE | 51,924 | 47,286 | 9.81% |
Montgomery | QF-51121 | W | 91,023 | 83,629 | 8.84% |
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