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Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke, city, in Denton County, Texas. Roanoke had 10,931 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,665 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,286 (±19). GEOID 4862504.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,931
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,665 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,286 ±19
Median household income
$97,295
±$13,570 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$466,900
±$58,939 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,783
±$78 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Roanoke and what county is it in?
Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 1,403 residents per square mile in 2020.
Roanoke is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denton County | 9,665 | 100.0% |
| Tarrant County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Roanoke, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,931 people lived in Roanoke on July 1, 2025, up 13.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,665 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,286 (±19).
| Measure | Roanoke | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,286 ±19 | 979,561 | +1,945 |
| Households | 4,323 ±306 | 360,392 | +1,547 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.17 | 2.68 | −0.62 |
| Housing units | 4,547 ±333 | 376,754 | +1,575 |
Roanoke's population since 2000
From 2,810 in 2000 to 10,931 in 2025: up 289.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Roanoke as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Roanoke?
The median resident of Roanoke is 41.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 9.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.9%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Roanoke | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±3.5 | 37.0 | +6.5 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±2.8 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.9% ±2.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±3.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.9% ±8.3 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.2% ±8.0 pts | 52.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±3.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±3.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8% ±5.5 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.4% ±7.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±3.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±6.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±7.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.1% ±7.0 pts | 49.4% | +9.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.6% ±5.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±4.8 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Roanoke earn?
Half of Roanoke's 4,323 households earn less than $97,295 a year (±$13,570), against $111,498 in Denton County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $120,402 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Roanoke | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,295 ±$13,570 | $111,498 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $156,862 ±$34,658 | $145,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $63,605 ±$10,889 | $54,690 | +$14,374 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.2% ±7.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4% ±3.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±2.1 pts | 98.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±3.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Roanoke?
Owners occupy 54.3% of Roanoke's occupied homes and renters 45.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $466,900 by its owner (±$58,939). The median renter pays $1,783 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Roanoke | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $466,900 ±$58,939 | $437,200 | +$67,048 |
| Median gross rent | $1,783 ±$78 | $1,728 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3% ±12.2 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,855 ±$247 | $2,676 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.3% ±7.2 pts | 65.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.7% ±7.2 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,547 ±333 | 376,754 | +1,575 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±9.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.1% ±6.7 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±6.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 44.1% ±8.5 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% ±3.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Roanoke building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Roanoke in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Roanoke work and get to work?
67.4% of Roanoke's workers drive alone and 25.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Roanoke | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.0% ±5.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.4% ±6.9 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.5% ±6.0 pts | 23.5% | +22.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±3.1 | 28.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Roanoke?
1 census tract lies mostly in Roanoke, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 203.11Denton County | 4,080 | $92,803 |
| Tract 203.22Denton County | 8,302 | $161,607 |
| Tract 203.12Denton County | 7,641 | $141,075 |
| Tract 203.21Denton County | 6,433 | $211,964 |
| Tract 1139.53Tarrant County | 7,242 | $242,599 |
| Tract 1139.41Tarrant County | 6,378 | $87,784 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Roanoke) · Census block assignment files
How does Roanoke compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Roanoke is the 3,014th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 237th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Roanoke ranks 203rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 237th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 196th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 348th | 979 |
| Median household income | 203rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 93rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 129th | 877 |
| Median age | 240th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 870th | 973 |
| Work from home | 75th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 442nd | 976 |
Roanoke's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Roanoke with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Roanoke?
16 of the 57 figures for Roanoke on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Roanoke are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Roanoke.