Population 2,713 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Roanoke
Household size in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.34 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
South Roanoke is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 39.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 41.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 41.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
South Roanoke skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 46.6, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 13.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 12.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 14.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.3% of households in South Roanoke, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Roanoke
Renters in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 38.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 39.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 42.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 41.4% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Roanoke own their homes; 30.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 11.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +18.4 pts | +2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.7% of the housing in South Roanoke, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1963 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1963 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1963 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1964 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
South Roanoke is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Roanoke as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $780 | $704 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $881 | $778 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $913 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,127 | $1,107 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$347 | +$403 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Roanoke costs $1,127 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Roanoke. Rent takes 24.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Roanoke
Bachelor's degrees in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 24.1% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 25.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.1% | 25.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.2% | 32.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Roanoke: 66.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 82.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 84.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 87.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 90.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Roanoke: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Roanoke
| Period | South Roanoke | Roanoke | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Roanoke has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Roanoke compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Roanoke | 2.14 | 45.4 | 2.3% | 30.9% | 25.7% | 1962 | $1,127 | 66.2% | 96.1% | 1.7% |
| Colonial Avenue Area | 1.64 | 55.2 | 4.0% | 44.7% | 6.2% | 1974 | $865 | 49.9% | 95.8% | 2.7% |
| Raleigh Court | 2.21 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 42.5% | 7.9% | 1947 | $883 | 46.6% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| Belmont | 3.02 | 34.4 | 24.9% | 59.2% | 22.3% | 1939 | $1,114 | 9.5% | 81.8% | 3.6% |
| Melrose-Rugby | 2.48 | 38.5 | 22.7% | 38.0% | 9.6% | 1949 | $1,107 | 20.2% | 92.8% | 11.8% |
| Williamson Road | 2.48 | 45.5 | 19.7% | 58.4% | 13.8% | 1959 | $900 | 16.1% | 78.2% | 4.5% |
| Roundhill | 2.28 | 34.1 | 19.8% | 50.3% | 15.1% | 1948 | $1,337 | 19.5% | 82.1% | 4.6% |
| Preston Park | 2.45 | 43.4 | 8.1% | 43.6% | 13.5% | 1966 | $1,008 | 20.3% | 91.7% | 5.2% |
| Kabrich Crescent | 3.04 | 22.1 | 1.6% | 90.1% | 24.0% | 1988 | $1,375 | 39.2% | 82.2% | 0.0% |
| Hethwood-Prices Fork | 2.57 | 26.8 | 1.8% | 72.9% | 15.8% | 1986 | $1,476 | 72.2% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Bedford Hills | 2.60 | 41.1 | 5.7% | 33.3% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,009 | 63.9% | 96.9% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Roanoke. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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