Roanoke is a somewhat small city located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 5,424 people and two associated neighborhoods, Roanoke is the 114th largest community in Alabama.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Roanoke is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 41.19% of the Roanoke workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Roanoke is a city of professionals, production and manufacturing workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Roanoke who work in healthcare (7.75%), teaching (7.70%), and healthcare suport services (6.49%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Roanoke is worth considering. As is often the case in a small city, Roanoke doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, the citizens of Roanoke rank slightly lower than the national average. 16.98% of adults 25 and older in Roanoke have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Roanoke in 2022 was $28,471, which is middle income relative to Alabama, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $113,884 for a family of four. However, Roanoke contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Roanoke is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Roanoke home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Roanoke residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Roanoke include English, Irish, Scots-Irish, German, and European. The most common language spoken in Roanoke is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Greek.
