Roanoke township, North Carolina
Roanoke township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Roanoke township is a geographic entity located in Warren County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,579. The land area covers 9.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,579 | ±258 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 64 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 664 | ±118 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,577 | ±209 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 664 | ±118 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 913 | ±179 |
| Median Home Value | $410,500 | ±$84,603 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,559 | ±$15,956 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,008 | ±$19,881 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 43 | ±39 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 538 | ±140 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.8% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,081 (2024)
ID: 171119
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 619, WARRENTON NC 27589-0619
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Littleton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | La Crosse, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Warrenton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lawrenceville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Norlina, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Littleton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Hill, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Macon, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Warrenton, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Halifax Community College
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College | 20.6 mi away | 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC, 27890 |
2525362551
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LITTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY (WC JONES MEMORIAL)
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 114 EAST SOUTH MAIN ST, LITTLETON, NC, 27850 |
(252) 586-3608
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Southside Virginia Community College
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College | 21.5 mi away | 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA, 23821 |
8882207822
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WARREN COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 119 S FRONT ST, WARRENTON, NC, 27589 |
(252) 257-4990
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R. T. ARNOLD LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 110 EAST DANVILLE ST., SOUTH HILL, VA, 23970 |
(434) 447-8162
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 133 WEST HICKS STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, 23868 |
(434) 848-2418
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MEHERRIN REGIONAL LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE/VAN
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 133 WEST HICKS STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, 23868 |
(434) 848-2418
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ROANOKE RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 319 ROANOKE AVE, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 27870 |
(252) 533-2890
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WELDON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 6 W 1ST ST, WELDON, NC, 27890 |
(252) 536-3837
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ARCOLA, NC US, located 16.5 miles from Roanoke township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.8° | 29.2° | 41.0° | 3.72" | 3.0" |
| February | 55.7° | 31.8° | 43.7° | 2.67" | 1.0" |
| March | 63.1° | 36.7° | 49.9° | 4.49" | 0.3" |
| April | 72.7° | 45.6° | 59.1° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.1° | 55.0° | 67.1° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.8° | 63.5° | 74.6° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.4° | 67.7° | 78.6° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.4° | 66.1° | 76.7° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.8° | 59.9° | 70.8° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.0° | 47.7° | 60.3° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.4° | 38.4° | 50.9° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| December | 55.6° | 32.9° | 44.3° | 3.32" | 1.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebony CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Gasburg CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Littleton town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Bracey CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Macon town | Town | 9.0 mi | — |
| Brodnax town | Town | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3718592700. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.