Roanoke, IL Demographics

A map of Roanoke's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,831	1,864	93.1%	95.1%
Hispanic	122	33	6.2%	1.7%
Multiracial	14	41	0.7%	2.1%
Black	0	10	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Roanoke, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,967, a less than 1% change from the 1,960 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roanoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roanoke has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Roanoke, that probability was 9.5% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roanoke is ranked the 507th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Roanoke was ranked the 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roanoke's White Population

1,831 residents of Roanoke, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roanoke is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Roanoke ranks 182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roanoke's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Roanoke's population has decreased from 95.1% to 93.1%.

Roanoke is more White than neighboring Secor (83.3% White), and Eureka (92.1% White). Roanoke is less White than neighboring Benson (97.4% White), Lowpoint (100% White), and Washburn (96.9% White).

Roanoke's Black Population

0 residents of Roanoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roanoke is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Roanoke ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roanoke's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Roanoke's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Roanoke is less Black than neighboring Benson (1.6% Black), Eureka (1.8% Black), and Washburn (0.6% Black).

Roanoke's Asian Population

0 residents of Roanoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roanoke is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Roanoke ranks 910th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roanoke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Roanoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Roanoke is less Asian than neighboring Eureka (0.2% Asian).

Roanoke's Hispanic Population

122 residents of Roanoke, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roanoke is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Roanoke ranks 1059th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roanoke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 269.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Roanoke's population has increased from 1.7% to 6.2%.

Roanoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Benson (0.9% Hispanic), Eureka (2.8% Hispanic), Lowpoint (0% Hispanic), and Washburn (1.1% Hispanic). Roanoke is less Hispanic than neighboring Secor (12.3% Hispanic).

Roanoke's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Roanoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roanoke is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Roanoke ranks 700th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roanoke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roanoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Roanoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eureka (0.8% Native American/Other), and Washburn (0.2% Native American/Other).

Roanoke's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Roanoke, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roanoke is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Roanoke ranks 1236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roanoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Roanoke's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.7%.

Roanoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Benson (0% Multiracial), and Lowpoint (0% Multiracial). Roanoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Secor (4.3% Multiracial), Eureka (2.4% Multiracial), and Washburn (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.