City of Roanoke
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- Population
- 98,355
- Area
- 42.52 sq mi (110.13 km²), 0.33 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.3
- Households
- 43,575
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $55,378
- Median house value
- $190,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Roanoke
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
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Published September 21Remembering Annie Dillard in the valley that formed ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’
A Hollins alumna reflects on the Pulitzer-winning author, who died last week at 81, and the ways, large and small, that her impact lingers.
Cardinal News
Published 20 hours agoLocal leaders explore the idea of an AI-ready Roanoke region
A group drawn from cities, counties, businesses and higher education is seeking a consultant to study market demand and feasibility of a regional AI center of excellence.
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Published 19 hours agoVirginia sought search warrants in Florida in the Natural Bridge Zoo case involving Asha the elephant; an unidentified prosecutor said no
A Florida document says a prosecutor there found the Virginia request "insufficient" but does not elaborate. No one is saying, either, although it's unusual for one state not to recognize another state's warrants.
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Published 20 hours agoReaders had questions about this year’s ballot. Here are some answers.
We asked readers what they wanted to know. Most of these inquiries are about the three proposed constitutional amendments Virginians are voting on.
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Published 20 hours agoVirginia’s Senate race is taking place outside the national spotlight
Warner is talking up regulations for artificial intelligence; Mizusawa says leftward swing of Democratic Party will drive voters to him.