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Compare Roanoke to Alexandria
This post compares Roanoke, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Roanoke (city) | Alexandria (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,572 | 154,710 |
| Income (median) | $36,256 | $70,934 |
| Home Value (median) | $133,700 | $537,900 |
| White | 62% | 62% |
| Black | 28% | 22% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| With Kids | 26% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 36 |
| Rentals | 48% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Roanoke or Alexandria?
A: Roanoke has a smaller population count than Alexandria: 99572 compared with 154710 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Roanoke or in Alexandria?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Roanoke.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Roanoke or Alexandria?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Roanoke.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alexandria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 48% for Roanoke versus 56% for Alexandria.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Roanoke may include: Hopewell, Danville, and Waynesboro.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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