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Roanoke, VA vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne is 0% more densely populated than Roanoke.
- People are 43.1% more likely to be married in Fort Payne.
- The Median Age is 1.8 years older in Fort Payne.
 Roanoke, VAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
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 Population - 201096,722  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,938285,036,114
 Population - 199096,397  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock262.293.4
 Land Area42.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Roanoke, VAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Roanoke, VAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 White57.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian3.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Roanoke, VAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Married Population36.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.7%50.2%
 Never Married39.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households42,766  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,50180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,691  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews
Moisés · Roanoke, VA
ITS PRETTY GOOD
Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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Eugenia · Roanoke, VA
These people are dumb af. Don't live here.
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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Edward · Houston, TX
Born and Raised in Roanoke
Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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