Roanoke City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 6563 residents, 2467 households, and 1661 families in the city. The population density was 348.9 people per square mile (134.71/kmē), giving it the 207th most densely populated city among the Alabama. There were 2792 housing units at an average density of 148.4 per square mile (57.3/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 3.12 persons. In the city Age distribution was 26% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 115.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 126 females. The median age is 37.4 years, the median age of male residents at 34.4 and the median age of female residents at 40.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 58.94% White, 39.77% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 0.26% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.64% from two or more races and 0.34% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26946, making it the 301st wealthiest city by median household income among the Alabama. The median income for a family in the city was $32405, it is the 158th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14088, it would be the 161st lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income was $17660, The median income for males was $25170 versus $14571 for females.
In 2000, 1561 pupils and students, of which 820 are male and 741 are female, 23.78% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 73 nursery or pri school, 85 kindergarten, 840 elementary school, 400 high school and 163 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6563 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6563 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6569 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6559 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6544 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6499 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6538 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6578 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6599 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6603 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6688 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 49 | 24 | 73 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 58 | 85 |
| Elementary school | 487 | 353 | 840 |
| High school | 198 | 202 | 400 |
| College or graduate school | 59 | 104 | 163 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke city, Alabama | $26946 | $32405 | $14088 |
| Randolph County, Alabama | $28675 | $34684 | $14147 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |