Roanoke County, Virginia
Roanoke County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Roanoke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 92,376 and a population density of 142 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 94,509 inhabitants. Its county seat is Roanoke. The county was created 186 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Roanoke County
| Population : | 94,509 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Roanoke |
| Area : | 650 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Roanoke River |
| Altitude : | 1,020 feet / 311 meters |
| Capital : | Roanoke |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:42:21 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 145 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Roanoke County is located at 37°12'33"N 80°3'3"W (37.2090700, -80.0508500). It has 8 neighbors: Salem, Craig County, Bedford County, Botetourt County, Floyd County, Franklin County, Montgomery County and Roanoke.
Roanoke County map
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The largest city of Roanoke County is Cave Spring with a population of 24,922. Other cities include, Hollins population 14,673 and Vinton population 8,128. See all Roanoke County cities & populated places.
Roanoke County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roanoke County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring | 24,922 | City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States |
| Hollins | 14,673 | City in Virginia, United States of America |
| Vinton | 8,128 | City in Iowa |
| Narrows | 2,171 | Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Roanoke County
Roanoke County has 8 neighbours.
- Salem City in Page County, Virginia, United States
- Craig County county in Virginia, United States
- Bedford County county in Virginia, United States
- Botetourt County county in Virginia, United States
- Floyd County county in Virginia, United States
- Franklin County county in Virginia, United States
- Montgomery County county in Virginia, United States
- Roanoke The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
Demographics
The population of Roanoke County increased by 2.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 92,376 | - | census |
| 2011 | 92,815 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 92,738 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 93,311 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 93,378 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 93,376 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 93,528 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93,939 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 94,086 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 94,186 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 94,509 | 0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Roanoke County (4)
People born in Roanoke County, including United States federal judge James Clinton Turk, teacher in Harrisonburg Lucy F. Simms, politician Henry S. Trout, .
List
- Thomas R. Morris he was born in 28/07/1944
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
